Definitions for Dexter
ˈdɛk stərdex·ter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. dexteradjective

   on or starting from the wearer's right

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. dexternoun

   The right side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the left side to the viewer.

2. dexternoun

   right hand

3. dexteradjective

   Right; on the right-hand side.

4. Dexternoun

   for a female dyer.

5. Dexternoun

   Any of a number of places in the U.S.A. and Canada, named for persons with the surname.

6. Dexternoun

   transferred from the surname.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DEXTERadjective

   The right; not the left. A term used in heraldry.

   Etymology: Latin.

   My mother’s blood
   Runs on the dexter cheek, and this sinister
   Bounds in my sire’s. William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida.

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1. dexter

   Dexter, in its most common terms, often refers to a television show, but in a more general context can refer to the right side of something, often used in heraldry. It can also refer to being skillful or adept.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Dexteradjective

   pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to sinister, or left

2. Dexteradjective

   on the right-hand side of a shield, i. e., towards the right hand of its wearer. To a spectator in front, as in a pictorial representation, this would be the left side

3. Etymology: [Prob. so named after the original breeder.]

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1. Dexter

   Dexter is an American television drama series which debuted on Showtime on October 1, 2006. The series centers on Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for a fictional Miami Metro Police Department who also leads a secret life as a serial killer. Set in Miami, the show's first season was largely based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the first of the Dexter series novels by Jeff Lindsay. It was adapted for television by screenwriter James Manos, Jr., who wrote the first episode. Subsequent seasons have evolved independently of Lindsay's works. In February 2008, reruns began to air on CBS, although the reruns on CBS ended after one run of the first season. The series has enjoyed wide critical acclaim and popularity. Season 4 aired its season finale on December 13, 2009 to a record-breaking audience of 2.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched original series episode ever on Showtime. Michael C. Hall has received several awards and nominations for his portrayal of Dexter, including a Golden Globe. On November 18, 2011, it was announced that Dexter had been renewed for two more seasons. Season 7 premiered on September 30, 2012. The Season 7 premiere was the most watched Dexter episode ever with over 3 million viewers.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dexter

   deks′tėr, adj. on the right-hand side: right: (her.) of that side of the shield on the right-hand side of the wearer, to the spectator's left.—n. Dexter′ity, right-handedness: cleverness: readiness and skill: adroitness.—adjs. Dex′terous, Dex′trous, right-handed: adroit: subtle.—adv. Dex′terously.—n. Dex′terousness.—adj. Dex′tral, right, as opposed to left.—n. Dextral′ity, right-handedness.—adv. Dex′trally.—adjs. Dex′tro-gȳ′rate, causing to turn to the right hand; Dex′trorse, Dextror′sal, rising from right to left. [L. dexter; Gr. dexios, Sans. dakshina, on the right, on the south.]

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1. dexter

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DEXTER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dexter is ranked #3535 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dexter surname appeared 10,099 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 would have the surname Dexter.
   
   83.8% or 8,470 total occurrences were White.
   10.8% or 1,093 total occurrences were Black.
   2% or 210 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.8% or 191 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.7% or 72 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.6% or 63 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Heraldry

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How to pronounce Dexter?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Dexter in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dexter in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dexter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Dexter
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dexter
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Dexter
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dexter
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Dexter
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Dexter
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Dexter