swift

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Derived terms 1.6 See also 2 Old English 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Adjective 2.2.1 Descendants

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[edit] Etymology

Old English swift

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swift (comparative swifter, superlative swiftest)

1. fast; quick; rapid;
2. Capable of moving at high speeds.

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swift (plural swifts)

1. (obsolete) The current of a stream.
2. A small plain-colored bird (of the family Micropodidæ) that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight. Common European swift: Cypselus, ∨ Micropus, apus. The common American, or chimney, swift: Chætura pelagica. The Australian swift: Chætura caudacuta. The European Alpine swift: Cypselus melba. The common Indian swift: Cypselus affinis.
3. A western fence lizard, swift, blue-belly, Sceloporus occidentalis -- (common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks)
4. The ghost moth.

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• swiftly

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• black martin
• black swift
• hawk swallow
• devil bird
• swingdevil
• screech martin
• shriek owl
• chimney swallow
• palm swift
• tree swift
• pine lizard

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From the verb swīfan

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swift

1. swift

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• English: swift