dexter

Dex-ter · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name and surname.

  2. 2.

    On or toward the right-hand side of a shield (from the bearer's perspective).

Related words

See also: right, sinister

Etymology

From Latin dexter meaning "right, on the right side," also meaning "skillful, fortunate." The positive connotations of "right" in Latin (as opposed to "sinister" for left) led to it becoming a name.