A-droit', a.

adjective

[Fr. adroit, Pr. adreit, adret, adreig, adreg, adrech, It. addiritto, addiritto; Fr. droit, straight, right, Pr. dreit, It. diritto, diritto, Pg. direito, Sp. derecho, from Lat. directus, p. p. of dirigere, to direct, from dis and regere, to lead straight.] Possessing or exercising skill or dexterity; dextrous; ingenious; ready in invention or execution. “Equally adroit in the application of the telescope and quadrant.” Horsley. “Adroit at a present answer to a serious query.” Aubrey.

Synonyms—Dextrous; skillful; ingenious; expert; ready.