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Dexter

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“One who dyes”or“Right-handed skilled”

Dexter from an occupational surname meaning "one who dyes" in Old English. It also coincides with the Latin word dexter meaning "right-handed, skilled".

English2 syllables · /ˈdɛk.stɚ/

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