NIMBLE

adjective (~r; ~st) Etymology: Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law Date: 14th century quick and light in motion ; agile , 2. marked by quick, alert, clever conception, comprehension, or resourcefulness , responsive , sensitive , ~ness noun nimbly adverb