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The heraldic term for 'right' - as far as positioning goes, towards the viewer's left. Keep in mind that <b>dexter</b> and [[sinister]] are specified from the shieldbearer's point of view. <b>Dexter</b> is the default position for a heraldic beast or monster.
The heraldic term for 'right' - as far as positioning goes, towards the viewer's left. Keep in mind that heraldic directions are specified from the shieldbearer's point of view. <b>Dexter</b> is the default position for a [[heraldic beast]].

The opposite of ''dexter'' is ''[[sinister]]''.

[[category:device heraldry]]

Latest revision as of 22:23, 25 January 2005

The heraldic term for 'right' - as far as positioning goes, towards the viewer's left. Keep in mind that heraldic directions are specified from the shieldbearer's point of view. Dexter is the default position for a heraldic beast.

The opposite of dexter is sinister.