nimble

English

/ˈnɪmbl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • Adept at taking or grasping
  • Quick and light in movement or action.
  • quick-Quick-witted and alert.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English nymyl inherited from Old English nǣmel (quick to grasp, receptive), numol (able to take, capable of holding) suffix from English nim (take, filch).

Origin

English

nim

Gloss

take, filch

Concept
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Possession

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Action/Process

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