TANTIVY

adv. n. v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
adv.

Swiftly; speedily; rapidly; -- a fox-hunting term; as, to ride tantivy.

2.
n.

A rapid, violent gallop; an impetulous rush. Cleverland.

3.
v.

To go away in haste. [Colloq.]


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