sinistrous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sin"is*trous adjective

Etymology

See Sinister.

Definitions

1. Being on the left side; inclined to the left; sinistral. "Sinistrous gravity." Sir T. Browne.
2. Wrong; absurd; perverse.

   A knave or fool can do no harm, even by the most sinistrous and absurd choice. Bentley.