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  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