forehandedness
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Meanwhile, smiling Generalissimo Franco was exhibiting his other distinctive characteristics: caution, thoroughness, quick decision, forehandedness.
From Time Magazine Archive
"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 James Hay
The incident shows at once the forehandedness of Nelson, in that he was able immediately to go on so long a chase, and also the difficulties attendant upon the administration of the fleet.
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
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 Mary Mapes Dodge
"Let me felicitate you on your forehandedness," Harleston called from the next room.
From The Cab of the Sleeping Horse by John Reed Scott
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