Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defthanded

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: defthand-ed
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of deft-handed.

Example Sentences

"After that Zillah began her housekeeping, enjoying it exceedingly ; for she was no novice at the business, was defthanded and quick in her motions, had her mother and older sister near enough to be consulted at any time"
"Until very recently, cooking and sewing were the essential parts of a girl's education. Did these exercises in the past make women accurate, defthanded and strong?"
"A variety of specialists and their skills are needed for a tract home, but anyone defthanded can build a dome."

Etymology

From deft + handed.

Inflected Forms

more defthanded (comparative) most defthanded (superlative)

Derived Forms

defthandedly defthandedness

Questions

What does defthanded mean?: Alternative form of deft-handed.
Where does defthanded come from?: From deft + handed.

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