sinistrous

adjective

si·​nis·​trous ˈsi-nə-strəs How to pronounce sinistrous (audio)
sə-ˈni-
archaic

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sinistrous was circa 1550

Dictionary Entries Near sinistrous

Cite this Entry

“Sinistrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinistrous. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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