Lithesomeness

Lithesomeness
Lithesome Lithe"some (l[imac][th]"s[u^]m), a. [See {Lithe}, a., and cf. {Lissom}.] Pliant; limber; flexible; supple; nimble; lissom. [1913 Webster] -- {Lithe"some*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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