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.