Sekirov Dictionary

tantivy

/tænˈtɪvi/

noun 2
adverb 1
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

(informal) The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse
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(no longer used) A rapid gallop
- Sir , I expected to hear from you in the Language of the lost Groat , and the Prodigal Son , and not in such a Tantivy of Language — 1658

adverb1

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(no longer used) At full tilt
- Fryar John began to paw, neigh and whinny at the Snout's end, as one ready to leap, or at least to play the Ass, and get up and ride tantivy to the Devil like a Beggar on Horseback. — 1737

verb1

To hurry off.

forms

tantivied · tantivying · tantivies

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