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Dexter [ˈdɛkstə] n (Biographies / Dexter, John (1925-1990) M, British, THEATRE: actor, THEATRE: theatre director) John. 1925-90, British actor and theatre director dexter1 adj 1. Archaic of or located on the right side 2. (History / Heraldry) (usually postpositive) Heraldry of, on, or starting from the right side of a shield from the bearer's point of view and therefore on the spectator's left Compare sinister [from Latin; compare Greek dexios on the right hand] dexter2 n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a small breed of red or black beef cattle, originally from Ireland [perhaps from the surname of the original breeder] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Dexter was sitting at the window of his room upstairs The Franklin Dexter went ashore on the Markdale Capes and all on board perished, the Captain and three of his brothers among them. She had to make and receive at least fourteen presents--to make fourteen solemn promises of writing every week: "Send my letters under cover to my grandpapa, the Earl of Dexter," said Miss Saltire (who, by the way, was rather shabby). |
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