What is 2. Of short continuance; passing away quickly. Shak. Note: Swift is often used in the formation of compounds which are generally self-explaining; as, swift-darting, swift-footed, swift- winged, etc called?

swift — 2. Of short continuance; passing away quickly. Shak. Note: Swift is often used in the formation of compounds which are generally self-explaining; as, swift-darting, swift-footed, swift- winged, etc. (Webster's 1913.)

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