n.
Ignorant I was of the human frame, and of its latent powers, as regarded speed, force, and ambidexterity. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. dexteritas, fr. dexter: cf. F. dextérité. See Dexter. ]
In youth quick bearing and dexterity. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity to deliver himself. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
He had conducted his own defense with singular boldness and dexterity. Hallam.
n. [ Pref. in- not + dexterity: cf. F. indextérité. ] Lack of dexterity or readiness, especially in the use of the hands; clumsiness; awkwardness. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Adroitness in using the hands. [ WordNet 1.5 ]