light-legged

English

adj
Definitions
  • Nimble; swift of foot.

Etymology

Affix from English light (not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload) + English legged (having legs).

Origin

English

legged

Gloss

having legs

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