Английский Этимологический словарь - adroit
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Adroit
adroit
- 1652, from Fr., from O.Fr. а "to" + droit "right," from L.L. directum "right, justice," acc. of L. directus "straight."
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1.
~ adj clever and skilful, especially in the way you use words and arguments (an adroit negotiator) - ~ly adv - ~ness n ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
2.
Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions. She is a remarkably adroit and determined politician. = adept ADJ ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
3.
adjective Etymology: French, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + droit right, droit Date: 1652 having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations an ~ leader ~ maneuvers Synonyms: see clever, dexterous • ~ly adverb • ~ness noun ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
4.
adj. dextrous, skilful. Derivatives adroitly adv. adroitness n. Etymology: F f. {agrave} droit according to right ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
5.
1. ловкий; искусный; находчивый adroit debater —- искусный спорщик monkeys are adroit climbers —- обезьяны ловко лазают ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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