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Definitions for Dexter

[1] on the right side; right.
[2] noting the side of a heraldic shield that is to the right of one who bears it (opposed to sinister).
[3] Also Dex·ter-Ker·ry [dek -ster-ker -ee] /ˈdɛk stərˈkɛr i/ . one of a breed of small, hardy, usually black dual-purpose cattle, derived from the Kerry breed of Ireland.
[4] a male given name.
[5] archaic of or located on the right side
[6] (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
[7] a small breed of red or black beef cattle, originally from Ireland
[8] John. 1925–90, British actor and theatre director

Words related to Dexter

auspicious, advantageous, opportune, benevolent, favorable, encouraging, beneficial, benign, brave, bright, fortunate, happy, hopeful, lucky, pat, promising, prosperous, rosy, seasonable, timely

Words nearby Dexter

dexfenfluramine, dexie, dexiocardia, dexiotropic, dexpanthenol, dexter, dexterity, dexterous, dextr-, dextrad, dextral

Origin of Dexter

1555–65; < Latin: right, favorable; akin to Gothic taihswa, Old Irish dess, Greek dexiós, Lithuanian dẽšinas, Sanskrit dakṣina

Word origin for Dexter

C19: perhaps from the surname of the original breeder

Synonyms for Dexter

advantageous, auspicious, opportune, beneficial, benign, brave, bright, encouraging, favoring, fortunate, happy, hopeful, lucky, pat, promising, prosperous, rosy, seasonable, timely, toward, useful, well-timed