Nim"ble (?), a.
[Compar. Nimbler (?);
superl. Nimblest (?).] [OE. nimel,
prob. orig., quick at seizing, fr. nimen to take, AS.
niman; akin to D. nemen, G. nehmen, OHG.
neman, Icel. nema, Goth. nima, and prob. to Gr. ? to
distribute. √ 7. Cf. Nomand, Numb.] Light
and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively;
swift.
Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace
sails.
Pope.
☞ Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-
explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-
pinioned, nimble-winged, etc.
Nimble Will (Bot.), a slender,
branching, American grass (Muhlenbergia diffusa), of some
repute for grazing purposes in the Mississippi valley.
Syn. -- Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt.