DEFT


Meaning of DEFT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' deft

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English defte gentle ― more at DAFT

Date: 15th century

: characterized by facility and skill

synonyms see DEXTEROUS

– deft · ly adverb

– deft · ness \ ' def(t)-n ə s \ noun

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