A fox-hunting term, said to be from the note of a hunting horn.
tantivy (not comparable)
(obsolete) At full tilt
tantivy (plural tantivies)
(obsolete) A rapid gallop
(informal) The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse
• The sound of a hunting horn seems to be an erroneous use (according to the OED)
tantivy (third-person singular simple present tantivies, present participle tantivying, simple past and past participle tantivied)
(intransitive) To hurry off.
Source: Wiktionary
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
20 June 2024
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