spryer

Updated: June 22, 2025

I am too old for your young fellows take the Major and leave me behind." The architect grabbed Peter by the arm. "When did that mighty idea crack its way through that shell of yours, you tottering Methusaleh! Old! You're spryer than a frolicking lamb in March. You are coming, too, Major. Get into your coats and things!" "But Isaac is pressing my swallow-tail."

Francis Hopkinson Smith - Peter: a novel of which he is not the hero

"Jest half a mile from Pettybone's house to the dam," he continued, with apparent irrelevance. "Level road." "And my geldin' kin travel that same road spryer 'n Green's hoss for a hunderd dollars," said Wade, eagerly. "Dunno," said Scattergood. "Hoss races is uncertain. G'-by, Wade. See you later."

Clarence Budington Kelland - Scattergood Baines