DEXTER


Meaning of DEXTER in English

/dek"steuhr/ , adj.

1. on the right side; right.

2. noting the side of a heraldic shield that is to the right of one who bears it (opposed to sinister ).

[ 1555-65; taihswa, OIr dess, Gk dexiós, Lith dešinas, Skt daksina ]

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