SPRYLY

Etymology

Adverb

spryly (comparative more spryly, superlative most spryly)

In a spry manner.

Source: Wiktionary


SPRY

Spry, a. [Compar. Sprier or Spryer (; superl. Spriest or Spryest.] Etym: [Cf. dial. Sw. sprygg lively, skittish, and E. sprag.]

Definition: Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active. [U.S. & Local Eng.] She is as spry as a cricket. S. Judd (Margaret). If I'm not so large as you, You are not so small as I, And not half so spry. Emerson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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