forehandedness
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Meanwhile, smiling Generalissimo Franco was exhibiting his other distinctive characteristics: caution, thoroughness, quick decision, forehandedness.
From Time Magazine Archive
By their forehandedness and their clear perception of what they must do, the Federalists, as the proponents of better government styled themselves, had a slight tactical advantage.
From Union and Democracy by Johnson, Allen
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 Dodge, Mary Mapes
These were Eliza Marden and Peleg her husband, who worked from sun to sun, with scant reward save that of pride in their own forehandedness.
From Tiverton Tales by Brown, Alice
Alexandra and Marie laughed at her forehandedness, and fell to talking of their own affairs.
From O Pioneers! by Cather, Willa Sibert
