Definitions
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- proper noun An occupational
surname for a femaledyer . - proper noun Any of a number of places in the U.S.A. and Canada, named for persons with the surname.
- proper noun A male
given name transferred from the surname.
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Dexter is a Latin word for 'Right hand' and generally right hand is more skillful than left hand, so the meaning of ambidextrous is self explanatory "one having both hands as right hands or one who can use both hands with equal skills"
LearnHub Activities 2009
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Dexter is a Latin word for 'Right hand' and generally right hand is more skillful than left hand, so the meaning of ambidextrous is self explanatory "one having both hands as right hands or one who can use both hands with equal skills"
LearnHub Activities 2008
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"Dexter" is beautifully filmed and captures the flavor of Florida a whole lot better than CSI Miami, in my opinion.
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"Dexter" is beautifully filmed and captures the flavor of Florida a whole lot better than CSI Miami, in my opinion.
October 2006 2006
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Hall will attend the Golden Globe Awards this weekend, where he is nominated for Best Dramatic Actor and 'Dexter' is shortlisted for Best Drama.
RTÉ News 2010
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If only because Dexter is more likable in the show, which actually makes the premise (a serial killer with a heart of gold) more believable and morally squishy (which I like.)
Day in the Life of an Idiot lyda222 2009
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Yes, I think undeniably Dexter is someone who has taken unique responsibility for his darker impulses, not killing indiscriminately.
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Yes, I think undeniably Dexter is someone who has taken unique responsibility for his darker impulses, not killing indiscriminately.
Pink is the New Blog | Everybody's Business Is My Business » 2010 » June » 17 2010
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Despite that, we seem to be breaking with nail biting convention by showing someone utterly rubbish - a man who labours under the name of Dexter and who performs Sex Machine.
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Dexter is a family man this season, married in the season finale with a child on the way.
plethora commented on the word Dexter
From Australian game show Perfect Match
December 9, 2009