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Ambidextrous

Amˊbi-dex′trous

,
Adj.
1.
Having the faculty of using both hands with equal ease.
Sir T. Browne.
2.
Practicing or siding with both parties.
All false, shuffling, and
ambidextrous
dealings.
L’Estrange.

Definition 2024


ambidextrous

ambidextrous

English

Adjective

ambidextrous (comparative more ambidextrous, superlative most ambidextrous)

  1. Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Sir Thomas Browne to this entry?)
  2. Equally usable by left-handed and right-handed people (as a tool or instrument).
  3. Practising or siding with both parties.
    • (Can we date this quote?) L'Estrange
      All false, shuffling, and ambidextrous dealings.
  4. (humorous) Of a person, bisexual.

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