Definition of "ready-witted" [read•y-wit•ted]

• Having ready wit. (adjective)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

• "But his apprehensions were those of a brave, ready-witted man, who, even in the extremity of danger, which appeared to surround him, preserved his presence of mind."
• "“What choice have we?” said the ready-witted maiden,"
• "Being, however, both ready-witted and chivalrous, he perceived that this was no time for idle speculation."