am·bi·dex·ter
| \ ¦ambə¦dekstə(r), ¦aam- \
plural -s
Definition of ambidexter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: one that takes bribes or fees from both sides
b
archaic
: one that practices duplicity
2
obsolete
: one that uses both hands with equal facility
ambidexter
adjective
\ " \
Definition of ambidexter (Entry 2 of 2)
archaic
Keep scrolling for more
Test Your Vocabulary
Who Knew?
-
- What is a ruelle?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Anagram puzzles meet word search.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share ambidexter
Time Traveler for ambidexter
The first known use of ambidexter was in 1598
See more words from the same year