Nimble | a. [ Compar. Nimbler superl. Nimblest ] [ OE. nimel, prob. orig., quick at seizing, fr. nimen to take, AS. niman; akin to D. nemen, G. nehmen, OHG. neman, Icel. nema, Goth. nima, and prob. to Gr. ne`mein to distribute. √ 7. Cf. Nomand, Numb. ] Light and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively; swift. [ 1913 Webster ] Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace sails. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-pinioned, nimble-winged, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] Nimble Will (Bot.), a slender, branching, American grass (Muhlenbergia diffusa), of some repute for grazing purposes in the Mississippi valley. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt. [ 1913 Webster ] |