"nimble-wittedness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: nimble-witted + -ness Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nimble-witted|ness}} nimble-witted + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nimble-wittedness (uncountable)
  1. The characteristic of being nimble-witted, mental sharpness. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Personality
    Sense id: en-nimble-wittedness-en-noun-H5RnRwz7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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