Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Nimble or lively in walking or running; swift of foot.
- Of loose character.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Lively in walking or running; brisk; light-footed.
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Examples
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Canting words that start with L, like Lickspittle (a traitor) and light-heeled wench (one who is likely to end up on her back) and line of the old author (a dram of brandy).
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Canting words that start with L, like Lickspittle (a traitor) and light-heeled wench (one who is likely to end up on her back) and line of the old author (a dram of brandy).
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The light-heeled deity saw that it was honest Tom, who asked for his lost hatchet; and accordingly he made his report to the synod.
Five books of the lives, heroic deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel 2002
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The light-heeled deity saw that it was honest Tom, who asked for his lost hatchet; and accordingly he made his report to the synod.
Five books of the lives, heroic deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel 2002
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"You will find yourself as light-heeled as you can desire for the remainder of our journey."
Types of Children's Literature Walter Barnes
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"You will find yourself as light-heeled as you can desire for the remainder of our journey."
Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls Logan [Editor] Marshall
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Some light-fingered and light-heeled poacher will win your sovereign -- you'll be the laughing-stock of all the country round, and so shall I too.
Amos Huntingdon T.P. Wilson
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"You will find yourself as light-heeled as you can desire for the remainder of our journey."
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Again the light-heeled herd darted across the field, evidently hoping to escape on the opposite side, but here again they met another crafty wolf who chased them directly toward another of the pack.
The Human Side of Animals Royal Dixon 1923
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Every one, except the light-heeled, light-hearted youngsters, looked grave.
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