Sensitive; perceptive in a high degree; ready; as, a
quick ear.
superl.
Pregnant; with child.
adv.
In a quick manner; quickly; promptly; rapidly; with haste;
speedily; without delay; as, run quick; get back quick.
n.
That which is quick, or alive; a living animal or plant;
especially, the hawthorn, or other plants used in making a living
hedge.
n.
The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible
of serious injury or keen feeling; the sensitive living flesh; the part
of a finger or toe to which the nail is attached; the tender emotions;
as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick,
to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively.