left-hand
|left/hand|
B1
/ˈlɛftˌhænd/
side of the heart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'left-hand' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lyft,' where 'lyft' meant 'weak' or 'foolish.'
Historical Evolution
'lyft' transformed into the Middle English word 'left,' and eventually became the modern English word 'left-hand.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weak or foolish side,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the side of the body where the heart is located.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located on or directed toward the side of the body where the heart is located.
He writes with his left-hand.
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Adjective 2
using the left hand more skillfully or easily than the right.
She is a left-hand pitcher.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 10:16