forehandedness

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Meanwhile, smiling Generalissimo Franco was exhibiting his other distinctive characteristics: caution, thoroughness, quick decision, forehandedness.

From Time Magazine Archive

He had been ready since quarter past six, and with his forehandedness had worried his friends as effectually as the put-offer had hers.

From St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated by Dodge, Mary Mapes

Alexandra and Marie laughed at her forehandedness, and fell to talking of their own affairs.

From O Pioneers! by Cather, Willa Sibert

When, after twenty-four hours' absence, his aide had not returned from Blentz, the chancellor had no regrets for his forehandedness.

From The Mad King by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

"I was prepared for just such a request, a perfectly natural request," he answered Withers question, plainly approving of his own forehandedness.

From The Winning Clue by Hay, James