Spry, a. [Compar. Sprier or Spryer (; superl. Spriest or Spryest.]
Etymology: [Cf. dial. Sw. sprygg lively, skittish, and E. sprag.]
Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active. [U.S. & Local Eng.] She is as spry as a cricket. S. Judd (Margaret). If I'm not so large as you, You are not so small as I, And not half so spry. Emerson.