Neat-handed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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