Tan*tiv"y (?), adv. [Said to be from the note of a hunting horn.]

Swiftly; speedily; rapidly; -- a fox-hunting term; as, to ride tantivy.

 

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Tan*tiv"y, n.

A rapid, violent gallop; an impetulous rush.

Cleverland.

 

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Tan*tiv"y, v. i.

To go away in haste.

[Colloq.]

 

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