Left hand

Among the Hebrews, denoted the north (Job 23:9; Genesis 14:15), the face of the person being supposed to be toward the east.

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Leave.

2. (imp. & p. p.) of Leave.

3. (a.) of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action of the limbs is usually weaker than on the other side; -- opposed to right, when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the left hand, or arm; the left ear. Also said of the corresponding side of the lower animals.

4. (n.) That part of surrounding space toward which the left side of one's body is turned; as, the house is on the left when you face North.

5. (n.) Those members of a legislative assembly (as in France) who are in the opposition; the advanced republicans and extreme radicals. They have their seats at the left-hand side of the presiding officer. See Center, and Right.