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deft

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Main Entry: deft

Pronunciation: \ˈdeft\

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 \ˈdef(t)-nəs\ noun

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