noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
swiftness; fleetness of foot; swift horse
Formal or literary term for swift running or a fast horse. Often used in classical or elevated contexts.
彼の逸足には誰もかなわなかった。
No one could match his swiftness of foot.
逸足の馬が戦場を駆け抜けた。
A swift horse galloped across the battlefield.
noun
outstanding talent; person of great talent
Formal or literary term for exceptional ability or a highly talented person. Rare in modern conversation.
彼は当代随一の逸足と称された。
He was acclaimed as the greatest talent of his time.
Composed of 逸 (escape, excel) and 足 (foot, leg). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests 'surpassing feet' or 'excellent runner', extended metaphorically to outstanding talent.