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dexter

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. dexter (adjective)
  2. dexter base point (noun)
  3. dexter chief point (noun)

dex·ter

adj \ˈdek-stər\

Definition of DEXTER

1
: relating to or situated on the right
2
: being or relating to the side of a heraldic shield at the right of the person bearing it
— dexter adverb

Origin of DEXTER

Latin; akin to Old High German zeso situated on the right, Greek dexios
First Known Use: 1562

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