adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līthe gentle; akin to Old High German lindi gentle, Latin lentus slow Date: 14th century easily bent or flexed , characterized by easy flexibility and grace , ~ly adverb ~ness noun
LITHE
Meaning of LITHE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012