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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ambi-dexter
 
properly means both hands right hands; a double dealer; a juror who takes money from both parties for his verdict; one who can use his left hand as deftly as his right.   1
 


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