the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Apt; fit; spruce; neat.
adj. dexterous; clever; handy.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Simple; meek; modest.
Apt or dexterous; neat in action or performance; subtly clever or skilful.
Neat; spruce; trim.
Foolish; daft. See daft.
An abbreviation of defendant.
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adj. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
Word Usage
"It referred to a deft turn of hand that transferred bad assets, or repainted them to make the books of the owner of said troubled assets look better."