Tantivy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tænˈtɪvi/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Tantivy is an adverb meaning (informal) The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse.
Meaning
(informal) The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To hurry off.
- (obsolete) At full tilt
- (obsolete) A rapid gallop
Example Sentences
Fryar John began to paw, neigh and whinny at the Snout's end, as one ready to leap, or at least to play the Ass, and get up and ride tantivy to the Devil like a Beggar on Horseback.
a. 1658, John Cleveland, letter to a Parliament Officer at Grantham Sir , I expected to hear from you in the Language of the lost Groat , and the Prodigal Son , and not in such a Tantivy of Language
Jack then placed himself on the opposite side of the pit, farthest from the giant’s lodging, and, just at the break of day, he put the horn to his mouth, and blew, Tantivy, Tantivy. This noise roused the giant.
Word Forms
- tantivies
- tantivying
- tantivied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include full-throttle, full-bore, totes, foothot, amain, balls-out.
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