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&fist; Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-
explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-
pinioned, nimble-winged, etc.

Nimble Will (Bot.), a slender,
branching, American grass (Muhlenbergia diffusa), of some
repute for grazing purposes in the Mississippi valley.

Syn. -- Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt.

Nim"ble*ness, n. The quality of
being nimble; lightness and quickness in motion; agility;
swiftness.

Nim"bless (?), n.
Nimbleness. [Obs.] Spenser.

Nim"bly, adv. In a nimble manner;
with agility; with light, quick motion.

Nim*bose" (?), a. [L. nimbosus, fr.
nimbus cloud.] Cloudy; stormy; tempestuous.

Nim"bus (?), n.; pl. L.
Nimbi (#), E. Nimbuses (#). [L.,
a rain storm, a rain cloud, the cloudshaped which enveloped the gods
when they appeared on earth.] 1. (Fine Arts)
A circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the
heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures,
etc.


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