Adroitness

Adroitness
Adroitness A*droit"ness, n. The quality of being adroit; skill and readiness; dexterity. [1913 Webster]

Adroitness was as requisite as courage. --Motley. [1913 Webster]

Syn: See {Skill}. [1913 Webster]


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