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Definition of Dexter
1. Adjective. On or starting from the wearer's right.
Definition of Dexter
1. a. Pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to sinister, or left.
2. n. One of a breed of small hardy cattle originating from the Kerry breed of Ireland, valuable both for beef and milk. They are usually chiefly black, sometimes red, and somewhat resemble a small shorthorn in build. Called also
Definition of Dexter
1. Proper noun. (surname A=An occupational from=Middle English dot=) for a female dyer. ¹
2. Proper noun. Any of a number of places in the U.S.A. and Canada, named for persons with the surname. ¹
3. Proper noun. (surnames male given name) transferred from the surname. ¹
4. Adjective. Right; on the right-hand side. ¹
5. Noun. (heraldry) The right side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the left side to the viewer. ¹
6. Noun. right hand ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dexter
1. situated on the right [adj]
Medical Definition of Dexter
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Dexter
Literary usage of Dexter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from Its Discovery to the Present by Joseph Sabin, Wilberforce Eames, Bibliographical Society of America, Robert William Glenroie Vail (1873)
"19902 dexter. Review of the Biographical Sketch of the Hon. Samuel dexter [in
the Boston Patriot ... Case of Thomas CA dexter. Arguments for Defence by Gen. ..."
2. An Alphabetical Dictionary of Coats of Arms Belonging to Families in Great by John Woody Papworth (1874)
"Arg. a cross and in the dexter chief a fleur-de-lii «a. ... Erm. a cross engr.
gu. in the dexter chief a wolfs head couped purp. ..."
3. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1905)
"That between May 7, and May 9, 1892, a prospectus of such pro posed corporation
was prepared by the defend ant dexter, to he presented to. and which was in ..."
4. The Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society by American-Irish Historical Society (1905)
"Richard dexter was admitted a "townsman" of Boston, Mass., in 1641. He was an
Irishman and came to this country with his wife Bridget. ..."
5. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (1891)
"Dr. dexter was elected into the American Antiquarian Society and the Massachusetts
Historical ... .Mrs. dexter (Emeline, second daughter of Simeon and Mary ..."
6. American Eloquence: a Collection of Speeches and Addresses: By the Most by Frank Moore (1857)
"SAMTEL dexter was a native of Boston, Massachusetts, where he was born In the
year 1761. His father, Samuel senior, a descendant ..."
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