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swift-footed

[ swift-foot-id ]

adjective

  1. swift in running.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of swift-footed1

First recorded in 1590–1600
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Example Sentences

Orellana was very warmly received by armed swift-footed females, which originated the fanciful name Amazonia.

Rarely does the daughter of Thaumas, swift-footed Iris, come to her with a message over the sea's wide back.

Though closely pursued by their swift-footed foes they reached the camp in safety.

The name Ocypoda means "swift-footed," and, as it implies, this species is especially noted for its rapidity of movement.

Hans was swift-footed; but after all the ice was not his natural ground.

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