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deftness

American

[deft-nis] / ˈdɛft nɪs /

noun

cleverness or skill in using either the body or mind; dexterity or nimbleness.

He was a highly skilled artisan who used his tools with the deftness and certainty of genius.

Etymology

Origin of deftness

deft ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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