Neat-handed
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Dextrous; having the skill and discipline to do precision work neatly.
"Lastly, you must learn to be diligent to perform whatsoever your Mistress commands you, to be neat in your habit, modest in your carriage, silent when she is angry, willing to please, quick and neat handed about what you have to do."
Example
More examples"Lastly, you must learn to be diligent to perform whatsoever your Mistress commands you, to be neat in your habit, modest in your carriage, silent when she is angry, willing to please, quick and neat handed about what you have to do."
Etymology
From neat + handed.
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