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    Dexter , a. [L.,; akin to Gr. δεξιτερός, δεξιός, Skr. dakshiṇa (cf. daksh to be strong, suit); Goth. taihswa, OHG. zeso. Cf. Dexterous.]
    1. Pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to sinister, or left.
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      On sounding wings a dexter eagle flew.
      Pope.

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    2. (Her.) On the right-hand side of a shield, i. e., towards the right hand of its wearer. To a spectator in front, as in a pictorial representation, this would be the left side.
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      Dexter chief, or Dexter point (Her.), a point in the dexter upper corner of the shield, being in the dexter extremity of the chief, as A in the cut. -- Dexter base, a point in the dexter lower part or base of the shield, as B in the cut.
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    Dexter, n. [Prob. so named after the original breeder.] One of a breed of small hardy cattle originating from the Kerry breed of Ireland, valuable both for beef and milk. They are usually chiefly black, sometimes red, and somewhat resemble a small shorthorn in build. Called also Dexter Kerry.
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