"well-formed and agile," 1886, probably a back-formation from ungainly. Earlier "ready, prompt" (1620s), from gain (n.).
gainly conduct
a gainly youth with dark hair and eyes
Gail
gaily
gain
gainer
gainful
gainly
gainsay
gainst
gait
gaiter
*gal-
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