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Muhlenbergia diffusa

Nimble \Nim"ble\ (n[i^]m"b'l),

  1. [Compar. Nimbler (n[i^]m"bl[~e]r); superl. Nimblest (n[i^]m"bl[e^]st).] [OE. nimel, pro

  2. orig., quick at seizing, fr. nimen to take, AS. niman; akin to D. nemen, G. nehmen, OHG. neman, Icel. nema, Goth. nima, and prob. to Gr. ne`mein to distribute. [root] 7. Cf. Nomand, Numb.] Light and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively; swift.

    Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace sails.
    --Pope.

    Note: Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-pinioned, nimble-winged, et

  3. Nimble Will (Bot.), a slender, branching, American grass ( Muhlenbergia diffusa), of some repute for grazing purposes in the Mississippi valley.

    Syn: Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt.