fleet (adj.) Old form(s): fleete
swift, nimble, active
LLL V.ii.261[Boyet to himself, of ladies' conversations] Their conceits have wings / Fleeter than arrows
TS induction.1.24[Lord to First Huntsman, comparing two hounds] If Echo were as fleet
TS induction.2.47[First Servingman to Sly] thy greyhounds are as swift / As breathed stags, ay, fleeter than the roe
x

Jump directly to