forehanded
adjective
forehandedness
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a word derived from
forehanded.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, smiling Generalissimo Franco was exhibiting his other distinctive characteristics: caution, thoroughness, quick decision, forehandedness.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the opinion of the community at large Stephen's forehandedness in the matter of preparations for his marriage was imprudence, and his desire for neatness and beauty flagrant extravagance.
From Homespun Tales by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Katy had among her other qualities a great deal of what is called "forehandedness."
From Clover by Susan Coolidge
The incident shows at once the forehandedness of Nelson, in that he was able immediately to go on so long a chase, and also the difficulties attendant upon the administration of the fleet.
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
Alexandra and Marie laughed at her forehandedness, and fell to talking of their own affairs.
From O Pioneers! by Willa Sibert Cather
