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tantivy
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1tan·tivy

adverb \tan-ˈti-vē\

Definition of TANTIVY

: at a gallop

Origin of TANTIVY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1641

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

2tantivy

noun
plural tantiv·ies

Definition of TANTIVY

1
: a rapid gallop or ride
2
: tantara

First Known Use of TANTIVY

circa 1658

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

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