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First Known Use of right-hand
1567
right hand
noun
Definition of right hand
1 a
:the hand on a person's right side
b
:an indispensable person
2 a
:the right side
b
:a place of honor
First Known Use of right hand
before 12th century
RIGHT-HAND Defined for English Language Learners
right-hand
play
adjective
Definition of right-hand for English Language Learners
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: located closer to your right hand : located on the right side
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: made for the right hand
RIGHT-HAND Defined for Kids
right-hand
adjective
\
ˈrīt-ˌhand
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Definition of right-hand for Students
Medical Dictionary
right-hand
adjective
\
ˈrīt-ˌhand
\
medical Definition of right-hand
1
:situated on the right
2
:right-handed
right hand
noun
medical Definition of right hand
1
:the hand on a person's right side
2
:the right side
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