What is a "dexter hand" in the context of armourial design?

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What is a "dexter hand" in the context of armourial design?

2007-08-22 13:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by Melanie M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty

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Dexter hand is the right hand displayed as an open palm. Looks a bit like a cops hand telling you to 'stop!'. Look up the flag of Ulster and you'll see a red Dexter Hand in the centre.

2007-08-24 15:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by Robert D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is the right hand...sinister is the left.

2007-08-22 13:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

dexter is right

2007-08-22 19:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋