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
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Definition of ambidexter (Entry 2 of 2)
archaic
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The first known use of ambidexter was in 1598
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