'Tantivy' definitions:

Definition of 'Tantivy'

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  • Tantivy \Tan*tiv"y\, n. A rapid, violent gallop; an impetuous rush. --Cleverland. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Tantivy'

From: GCIDE
  • Tantivy \Tan*tiv"y\, v. i. To go away in haste. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Tantivy'

From: GCIDE
  • Tantivy \Tan*tiv"y\, adv. [Said to be from the note of a hunting horn.] Swiftly; speedily; rapidly; -- a fox-hunting term; as, to ride tantivy. [1913 Webster]