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Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of right-handedness. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

   "The same writer expresses his doubt as to monkeys showing any tendency to righthandedness."

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"The same writer expresses his doubt as to monkeys showing any tendency to righthandedness."

Etymology

From righthanded + -ness.

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