n. State of being backhanded; the using of backhanded or indirect methods. [ 1913 Webster ]
An awkward address, ungraceful attitudes and actions, and a certain left-handiness (if I may use the expression) proclaim low education. Chesterfield. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state or quality of being right-handed; hence, skill; dexterity. [ 1913 Webster ]