dexter
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🇺🇸
/ˈdɛk.stər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɛk.stə/
right side; skillful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dexter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dexter,' where 'dexter' meant 'right' or 'favorable.'
Historical Evolution
'dexter' changed from the Latin word 'dexter' and eventually became the modern English word 'dexter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'right' or 'favorable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'right side' or 'skillful.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
on the right side; right, as opposed to left.
The knight held his shield in his left hand, leaving his dexter side free for attack.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 07:51