forehandedness

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Meanwhile, smiling Generalissimo Franco was exhibiting his other distinctive characteristics: caution, thoroughness, quick decision, forehandedness.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Katy had among her other qualities a great deal of what is called "forehandedness."

From Clover by Coolidge, Susan

One suspects that the Secretary may have been more complacently convinced of the forehandedness of the bureau chiefs than was his impatient associate.

From Theodore Roosevelt and His Times by Howland, Harold

"I was prepared for just such a request, a perfectly natural request," he answered Withers question, plainly approving of his own forehandedness.

From The Winning Clue by Hay, James