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Definition of Dexter

Dexter
Dexter Dex"ter, n. [Prob. so named after the original breeder.] One of a breed of small hardy cattle originating from the Kerry breed of Ireland, valuable both for beef and milk. They are usually chiefly black, sometimes red, and somewhat resemble a small shorthorn in build. Called also Dexter Kerry.
Dexter
Dexter Dex"ter, a. [L.,; akin to Gr. ?, ?, Skr. dakshi?a (cf. daksh to be strong, suit); Goth. taihswa, OHG. zeso. Cf. Dexterous.] 1. Pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to sinister, or left. On sounding wings a dexter eagle flew. --Pope. 2. (Her.) On the right-hand side of a shield, i. e., towards the right hand of its wearer. To a spectator in front, as in a pictorial representation, this would be the left side. Dexter chief, or Dexter point (Her.), a point in the dexter upper corner of the shield, being in the dexter extremity of the chief, as A in the cut. Dexter base, a point in the dexter lower part or base of the shield, as B in the cut.

Meaning of Dexter from wikipedia

- Dexter is an American crime drama series that aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. Set in Miami, the series centres on Dexter...
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- series Dexter, consisting of Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Dearly Devoted Dexter, Dexter in the Dark, Dexter by Design, Dexter Is Delicious, Double Dexter, the...
- driving". Dexter's novel appearances include Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004), Dearly Devoted Dexter (2005), Dexter in the Dark (2007), Dexter by Design...
- Dexter: New Blood is an American crime drama mystery television miniseries developed for Showtime as a continuation of the series Dexter, developed by...
- "Dexter", or "Pilot", is the pilot episode of the first season of the American television drama series Dexter and the first episode overall, which premiered...
- Dexter: Original Sin is an American crime drama mystery television series created by Clyde Phillips. It is a prequel series to Dexter. The series premiered...
- Dexter is an American television drama that was broadcast on the premium cable channel Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. A total of...
- Dexter's Laboratory is an American animated television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network and the first original series for the channel...
- Dexter is a surname that may be derived from the Old English word deagestre, meaning "dyer of cloth". Dexter is also a Latin term meaning "skillful" or...