left-handed
|left-hand-ed|
B2
/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/
using the left hand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'left-handed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lyft,' where 'lyft' meant 'weak' or 'foolish.'
Historical Evolution
'lyft' transformed into the Middle English word 'left,' and eventually became the modern English word 'left-handed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weak or foolish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using the left hand more naturally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
using the left hand more naturally than the right.
She is left-handed and writes beautifully.
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Adjective 2
designed for use by a left-handed person.
He bought a left-handed guitar.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42