Legerity

//lɪˈd͡ʒɛɹəti// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Nimbleness or quickness of mind or body. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble wordnet

Synonyms

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agilityagilityceleritylightnesslightsomenessnimbleness

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French legerete, from Old French legierte, from legier + -te; by surface analysis, leger (“light”) + -ity. Compare levity.

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