ambidexter

American  

[am-bi-dek-ster] / ˌæm bɪˈdɛk stər /

adjective

1. Archaic. ambidextrous.

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noun

1. Obsolete. an ambidextrous person.

Other Word Forms

• ambidextral adjective

Etymology

Origin of ambidexter

From Late Latin, dating back to 1525–35; ambi-, dexter

Example Sentences

Both ambidexter and quadruple-armed is that man, who in a day-laborer's body, possesses a day-laboring soul.

From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman

Some people," I began, "are what is called ambidexter, and can use either hand with equal ease.

From Mr. Isaacs by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

Halifax repeatedly prevented each of these parties from subjugating the other, and his ambidexter services seem to have been rewarded by the sincere hatred of both.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir

They are, indeed, nearly ambidexter; but the sword, the spear and the fish-gig are always used with the right hand.

From A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson by Tench, Watkin

LeftÐhanded on both sides; clumsy; Ð opposed to ambidexter.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah