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nimbleOne entry found. Main Entry: nim·ble Pronunciation: \ˈnim-bəl\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): nim·bler \-b(ə-)lər\; nim·blest \-b(ə-)ləst\ Etymology: Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law Date: 14th century 1 : quick and light in motion : agile <nimble fingers> — nim·ble·ness \-bəl-nəs\ noun — nim·bly \-blē\ adverb
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