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defthanded en · ADJ

Etymology

From deft + handed.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of deft-handed.
   alt of deft-handed
   • Until very recently, cooking and sewing were the essential parts of a girl's education. Did these exercises in the past make women accurate, defthanded and strong? 1888, The New Education - Volume 1, Issue 1, page 74:
   • A variety of specialists and their skills are needed for a tract home, but anyone defthanded can build a dome. 1972, Michael Rossman, On learning and social change, page 206:
   • After that Zillah began her housekeeping, enjoying it exceedingly ; for she was no novice at the business, was defthanded and quick in her motions, had her mother and older sister near enough to be consulted at any time 1881, Martha Finley, Mildred and Elsie, page 245:

Forms

Deriveds

defthandedness · defthandedly