Definition of dexter

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Dexter (a.) On the right-hand side of a shield, i. e., towards the right hand of its wearer. To a spectator in front, as in a pictorial representation, this would be the left side..

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Artisan :: Artisan (n.) One trained to manual dexterity in some mechanic art or trade; and handicraftsman; a mechanic.
Sleightful :: Sleightful (a.) Cunning; dexterous.
Passant :: Passant (v. i.) Walking; -- said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised..
Contourne'' :: Contourne' (a.) Turned in a direction which is not the usual one; -- said of an animal turned to the sinister which is usually turned to the dexter, or the like..
Crafty :: Crafty (a.) Possessing dexterity; skilled; skillful.
Practice :: Practice (n.) Skillful or artful management; dexterity in contrivance or the use of means; art; stratagem; artifice; plot; -- usually in a bad sense.
Manoeuvre :: Manoeuvre (n.) Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position..
Handy :: Handy (superl.) Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.
Feat :: Feat (n.) Dexterous in movements or service; skillful; neat; nice; pretty.
Sleek :: Sleek (adv.) With ease and dexterity.
Dextro- :: Dextro- () A prefix, from L. dexter, meaning, pertaining to, or toward, the right.
Clean :: Clean (adv.) Without miscarriage; not bunglingly; dexterously.
Dexterous :: Dexterous (a.) Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management..
Palmistry :: Palmistry (n.) A dexterous use or trick of the hand.
Ambidextrousness :: Ambidextrousness (n.) The quality of being ambidextrous; ambidexterity.
Skilled :: Skilled (a.) Having familiar knowledge united with readiness and dexterity in its application; familiarly acquainted with; expert; skillful; -- often followed by in; as, a person skilled in drawing or geometry..
Cleverness :: Cleverness (n.) The quality of being clever; skill; dexterity; adroitness.
Dexterity :: Dexterity (n.) Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair; adroitness.
Dexter :: Dexter (a.) On the right-hand side of a shield, i. e., towards the right hand of its wearer. To a spectator in front, as in a pictorial representation, this would be the left side..
Ambidexterity :: Ambidexterity (n.) The quality of being ambidextrous; the faculty of using both hands with equal facility.
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