swiftly

English

/ˈswɪftli/

adv

Definitions

In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English swiftly inherited from Old English swiftlīċe (swiftly) affix from English swift.

Origin

English

swift

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

swift English
swift-handed English
swiftboat English
swiftfoot English
swiftie English
swiftlet English
swiftness English
treeswift English
ultraswift English
スイフト狐 Japanese
swiftlīċe Old English
swift Middle English
swiftly Middle English