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Sinistral [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of or pertaining to the left, inclining to the left; sinistrous; -- opposed to dextral.

2. Having the whorls of the spire revolving or rising to the left; reversed; -- said of certain spiral shells.

Sinistrality [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The quality or state of being sinistral.

Sinistrally [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Toward the left; in a sinistral manner.