Dĕx'ter, a.

a. [Lat., from Gr. δεξιερός, equivalent to δεξιός.] Pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to left; as, the dexter side of a shield or coat of arms.

On sounding wings a dexter eagle flew. Pope.

The dexter side of the escutcheon is opposite to the left hand . . . of the person who looks thereon. Encyc. Brit.