nimble
Cross references:
1. agile
nim.ble \'nim-b*l\ \-b(*-)l*r\ \-b(*-)l*st\ \-b*l-n*s\ \-ble-\ aj or
nim.bler; or nim.blest [ME nimel, fr. OE numol holding much, fr. niman to
take; akin] to OHG neman to take, L numerus number, Gk nemein to
distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law 1: marked by
quick light movement : LIVELY {~ fingers} 2a: marked by quick, alert,
clever conception, comprehension, or resourcef ulness {~ mind} 2b:
SENSITIVE, RESPONSIVE {a ~ listener} - nim.ble.ness n