dexter
- 01 C2 Proficiency
adj.located on the right-hand side of something.
adj.situated on or relating to the right-hand side. In heraldry, this specifically refers to the right side from the perspective of the person carrying the shield, which appears as the left side to the viewer.
Simple“The artist placed a small gold star in the dexter corner of the shield.”
In context“The heraldic description specified a lion rampant in the dexter chief, contrasting with the floral patterns on the sinister side.”
UsageIn heraldry, it is the opposite of 'sinister'.
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.a small, strong type of cow that comes from Ireland.
n.a member of a small, hardy breed of cattle originating in Ireland, valued for both milk and beef production.
Simple“The farmer decided to raise Dexter cattle because they are easy to manage on small fields.”
In context“The estate's livestock program focuses on heritage breeds, including a prize-winning herd of black Dexter cattle.”
UsageUsually capitalized when referring to the specific breed.
Variant of Dyster.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.