1942, trademark (Smith, Kline and French Laboratories) for dexamphetamine sulphate, probably from dextro- + chemical ending from Benzedrine, etc.
Dewey Decimal system
dewfall
dewlap
dewpoint
dewy
Dexedrine
dexiocardia
dexiotropic
Dexter
dexter
dexterity
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