katy-handed, a. Sc.
[Of doubtful origin.
Both form and meaning suggest connexion with Da. keithaandet left-handed (f. keithaand, keite the left hand); but cf. also Gael. ciotag left hand. Cf. kay a.]
Left-handed.
| 1822 Galt Steam-boat ix. 191 The spurtle-sword..was very incommodious to me on the left side, as I have been all my days Katy-handed. |