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Nimble (nĭmˈb'l), a. [Compar. Nimbler (nĭmˈblẽr); superl. Nimblest (nĭmˈblĕst).] [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. νέμειν to distribute. √ 7.  Cf. Nomand, Numb.] Light and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively; swift.

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    Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace sails. Pope.

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    ☞ Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-pinioned, nimble-winged, etc.

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    Nimble Will (Bot.), a slender, branching, American grass (Muhlenbergia diffusa), of some repute for grazing purposes in the Mississippi valley.

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    Syn. -- Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt.

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