DEFT


Meaning of DEFT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdeft ]

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 ˈdef(t)-nəs noun

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