The term 'SCURRIES, old-style' can be broken down into two words: 'SCURRIES' and 'old-style'. The word 'SCURRIES' is a verb meaning to move quickly or hurriedly. The word 'old-style' is an adjective that describes something that is done in the same way as it was done in the past. The crossword solution for this term is 'HIES', which is an archaic form of the verb 'to scurry'. This verb is used to describe a quick, hurried movement, usually with a sense of urgency.