right-hand

English

adjective
Definitions
  • of, relating to, or located on the right
  • designed for use by the right hand
  • in the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand screw thread)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ryghte-hande inherited from Old English rihthand (right-hand) compound from English right (east) + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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