swift-footed

[ swift-foot-id ]

adjective

1. swift in running.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swift-footed¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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