Nimble

nim′bl, adj. light and quick in motion: active: swift.— adjs. Nim′ble-fing′ered , skilful with the fingers, thievish; Nim′ble-foot′ed , swift of foot.— ns. Nim′blene , Nim′ble ( Spens. ), quickne of motion either in body or mind.— adj. Nim′ble-wit′ted , quick-witted.— adv. Nim′bly . [M. E. nimel —A.S. nim an , to catch; cf. Ger. nehmen .]