swift

In Australia, the species of thiscommon bird are – – Spine-tailed Swift, Chaetura caudacuta,Lath.; White-rumped S., Micropus pacificus, Lath.

Swift
·noun The current of a stream. II. Swift ·adv <<Swiftly>>. III. Swift ·vi Of short continuance; pa...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
swift
When the lower rigging becomes slack at sea, single blocks are placed on each shroud about 8 feet ab...

The Sailor's Word-Book
Swift, Jonathan
(1667-1745) Satirist, was b. at Dublin of English parents. Dryden was his cousin, and he also claim...

Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
dull swift
A stupid, sluggish fellow, one long going on an errand. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose