patrick1
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adroit /drt/ a. M17. [(O)Fr., f. adv. phr. a droit; according to right, properly.]
Physically or mentally resourceful; dexterous, skilful.adroitly adv. M18. adroitness n. M18.
[I believe it stems from the French a droit, 'at right']
adroit adjective
1. his adroit handling of the boat|adroit at tennis skilful, skilled, expert, adept, dexterous, deft, clever, able, capable, competent, masterly, proficient.
2. an adroit politician skilful, expert, adept, clever, quick-thinking, quick-witted, cunning, artful, resourceful, astute, shrewd.
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Isn't this interesting, the association in both English and French between the right hand and rightness meaning correctness?
I presume this is reflected in a subtle joke by the makers of the fairly subtle tv series 'Dexter', in so naming the character who is both a serial killer, and the one we empathise with.
Sinisterly yours
Patrick