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

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

It is difficult, writing as Cotton Mather often did, and had great skill in doing, in what Calef calls "the ambidexter" style, to ascertain his ideas.

From Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply by Upham, Charles Wentworth

Presently, being a five's player, and ambidexter, he shifted his hand, and the tremendous whacks resounded on the bull's left side.

From A Woman-Hater by Reade, Charles

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

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)