TIVY

Etymology

Proper noun

Tivy

A river that forms the boundary between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire; the Teifi.

A surname.

Etymology

Adverb

tivy (not comparable)

With great speed; a huntsman's word or sound.

Source: Wiktionary


Tiv"y, adv. Etym: [See Tantivy.]

Definition: With great speed; -- a huntsman's word or sound. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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