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tan⋅tiv⋅y

  [tan-tiv-ee] adverb, adjective, noun, plural -tiv⋅ies, interjection
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–adverb
1. at full gallop: to ride tantivy.
–adjective
2. swift; rapid.
–noun
3. a gallop; rush
–interjection
4. (used as a hunting cry when the chase is at full speed.)
Origin:
1635–45; orig. uncert.
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tan·tiv·y   (tān-tĭv'ē)   
adv.  At full gallop; at top speed.
n.   pl. tan·tiv·ies

  1. A hunting cry.

  2. A fast, furious gallop; top speed.


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