light-footed
[ lahyt-foot-id ]
adjective
stepping lightly or nimbly; light of foot; nimble.
Origin of light-footed
1late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Other words from light-footed
- light-foot·ed·ly, adverb
- light-foot·ed·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for light-footed
light-footed
adjective
having a light or nimble tread
Derived forms of light-footed
- light-footedly, adverb
- light-footedness, noun
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