Tantivy (noun) (archaic)
tan-tiv-ee
A rapid gallop or ride.
Mid 17th century probably imitative of the sound of galloping.
Example sentences
“A Sunday tantivy was perfect to wash away the excesses of dinner!”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
