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deftly

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Main Entry:
deft Listen to the pronunciation of 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 Listen to the pronunciation of deftness \ˈdef(t)-nəs\ noun
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