a. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. agili-s (see AGILE) + -OUS. -ous is not now added as a formative to L. adjs. in -lis, though appended to other i-stems, as capaci-ous, feroci-ous, alacri-ous.] = AGILE.
1599. Silver, Parad. Def., in N. & Q., Ser. V. IV. 42. Apt bodies, both strong and agilious.
