Definitions For Tantivy

Verb

tantivies , tantivying , tantivied (intransitive) To hurry off.

Noun

{{en-noun, tantivies}} (obsolete) A rapid gallop : (Cleveland) (informal) The sound of a hunting horn in imitation of a galloping horse

Usage notes

The sound of a hunting horn seems to be an erroneous use (according to the OED)

Adverb

{{en-adv, -}} (obsolete) At full tilt

Etymology

A fox-hunting term, said to be from the note of a hunting horn.

Is Tantivy a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
14

The word Tantivy is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

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