Swift(adv.) Swiftly.
Swift(n.) The current of a stream.
Swift(n.) Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidae. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.
Swift(n.) Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.
Swift(n.) The ghost moth. See under Ghost.
Swift(n.) A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Swift(n.) The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.
Swift(v. i.) Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.
Swift(v. i.) Of short continuance; passing away quickly.
Swiftly(adv.) In a swift manner; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.
Swiftness(n.) The quality or state of being swift; speed; quickness; celerity; velocity; rapidity; as, the swiftness of a bird; the swiftness of a stream; swiftness of descent in a falling body; swiftness of thought, etc.
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