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dexter

adjective dex·ter \ 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
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dexter

adverb

Origin and Etymology of dexter

Latin; akin to Old High German zeso situated on the right, Greek dexios

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dexter

adjective dex·ter \ ˈdek-stər \

medical Definition of dexter

: relating to or situated on the right
  • the dexter wing of a fowl
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dexter

adverb

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