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Definition of Dexter

Dexter
Dexter Dex"ter, 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.
Dexter
Dexter Dex"ter, a. [L.,; akin to Gr. ?, ?, Skr. dakshi?a (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. On sounding wings a dexter eagle flew. --Pope. 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. 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.

Meaning of Dexter from wikipedia

- up Dexter or dexter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Dexter may refer to: Dexter, the main character of the American animated series Dexter's Laboratory...
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- "Dexter", or "Pilot", is the pilot episode of the first season television drama series of the same name, which premiered on October 1, 2006 on Showtime...
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- Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland (born December 29, 1965) is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter and...
- Dexter's Laboratory is an American animated television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network as the first Cartoon Cartoon. The series...
- Timothy Dexter (January 22, 1747 – October 23, 1806) (self-styled Lord Timothy Dexter) was an American businessman noted for his eccentric behavior and...
- Dexter is an American television drama that was broadcast on the premium cable channel Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. A total of...