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SWIFTNESS

\swˈɪftnəs], \swˈɪftnəs], \s_w_ˈɪ_f_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of SWIFTNESS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Quality of being swift: quickness: fleetness: rapidity: speed.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Speed; rapid motion; quickness.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Rapid motion; quickness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. State or quality of being swift ; speed ; celerity ; velocity ; rapidity; fleetness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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