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TAKE JOY IN ACING THIS QUIZ ON “PRIDE” SYNONYMS
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What does "dignity" mean?
Origin of tantivy
First recorded in 1635–45; origin uncertain; possibly onomatopoeic, representing the sound of horses galloping
Words nearby tantivy
Tantalus, tantalus monkey, tantamount, tantara, T antigen, tantivy, tant mieux, tanto, tant pis, Tantra, Tantric
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How to use tantivy in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for tantivy
tantivy
/ (tænˈtɪvɪ) /
adverb
at full speed; rapidly
noun
plural -tivies a hunting cry, esp at full gallop
interjection
a hunting cry, esp at full gallop
Word Origin for tantivy
C17: perhaps imitative of galloping hooves
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