TANTIVY

Etymology

A fox-hunting term, said to be from the note of a hunting horn.

Adverb

tantivy (not comparable)

(obsolete) At full tilt

Noun

tantivy (plural tantivies)

(obsolete) A rapid gallop

(informal) The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse

Usage notes

• The sound of a hunting horn seems to be an erroneous use (according to the OED)

Verb

tantivy (third-person singular simple present tantivies, present participle tantivying, simple past and past participle tantivied)

(intransitive) To hurry off.

Source: Wiktionary

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Tan*tiv"y, adv. Etym: [Said to be from the note of a hunting horn.]

Definition: Swiftly; speedily; rapidly; -- a fox-hunting term; as, to ride tantivy.

Tan*tiv"y, n.

Definition: A rapid, violent gallop; an impetulous rush. Cleverland.

Tan*tiv"y, v. i.

Definition: To go away in haste. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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