"defthanded" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more defthanded [comparative], most defthanded [superlative]
Etymology: deft + handed Etymology templates: {{compound|en|deft|handed}} deft + handed Head templates: {{en-adj}} defthanded (comparative more defthanded, superlative most defthanded)
  1. Alternative form of deft-handed Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: deft-handed

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