tantivy

[tan-tiv-ee]

tan·tiv·y

[tan-tiv-ee] adverb, adjective, noun, plural tan·tiv·ies, interjection
adverb
1.
at full gallop: to ride tantivy.
adjective
2.
swift; rapid.

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Tantivy is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
noun
3.
a gallop; rush
interjection
4.
(used as a hunting cry when the chase is at full speed.)

Origin:
1635–45; origin uncertain
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tantivy (tænˈtɪvɪ)
 
adv
1.  at full speed; rapidly
 
n , -tivies
2.  a hunting cry, esp at full gallop
 
interj
3.  a hunting cry, esp at full gallop
 
[C17: perhaps imitative of galloping hooves]

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