a. [ Compar. Sprier or Spryer superl. Spriest or Spryest. ] [ Cf. dial. Sw. sprygg lively, skittish, and E. sprag. ] Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active. [ U.S. & Local Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
She is as spry as a cricket. S. Judd (Margaret). [ 1913 Webster ]
If I'm not so large as you, You are not so small as I, And not half so spry. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]