† graithfuladj.
Obsolete. rare.
Prompt, speedy.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > [adjective]
hiefulc1230
hastyc1330
swift1340
graithfula1400
yedera1400
short1480
speedy1529
expedite1540
quick1548
postingc1553
hasting1566
rushing1694
nimble1707
presto1767
presto change1835
quick-action1887
presto changeo1923
knife-edge1969
light speed1987
a1400 (a1325) Cursor Mundi (Vesp.) l. 13184 Þe mining lastes yeitt bi yeir, Wit a greithful soth vengeance.
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