nimble

Definitions


[ˈnɪmbl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- quick and light in movement or action; agile
(e.g: with a deft motion of her nimble fingers)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English nǣmel ‘quick to seize or comprehend’, related to niman ‘take’, of Germanic origin. The -b- was added for ease of pronunciation




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