Dewy

Partaking of dew; moist with dew. "His dewy locks distill'd ambrosia." - Milton. -Resembling dew or dew-drops; as, dewy tears. ( Bot . ) Having the appearance of being covered with dew. Washtenaw co., at the junction of Mill Creek and Huron River, abt. 50 m. W. by N. of Detroit. Dex'ter, in New York , a post-village of Brownsville township, Jefferson co., at the mouth of Black River on Lake Ontario, abt. 7 m. W. of Water town. Dex'ter, in Ohio , a post-office of Meigs co. Dex'ter, in Wisconsin , a post-township of Wood co.; now merged in Albion township, Jackson co. Dexterity, n. [Fr. dexter ité; Lat. dexter it as, from dexter.] Right-handedne : readine of the limbs to perform their functions; skill in the use of the physical members of the body. - Readine in mental action; adroitne ; activity; expertne ; cleverne ; skill; ability; tact; facility; aptitude. "They attempted to be knaves, but wanted skill and dexterity ." South . Dex'terous, Dex'trous, a. Right-handed; ready, quick, and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skilful, smart, and active in manual employment; adroit; expert; ready; as, a dexterous mechanic. "For both their dexterous hands the lance could wield."-Pope. -Apt; prompt in contrivance; quick of conception or invention; as, a dexterous schemer. "They are dexterous managers enough."- Locke . -Performed with art, ready skill, and dexterity; as, dexterous sleight of hand. Dex'terously, adv. With dexterity; expertly; skilfully; artfully; adroitly; promptly.