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swift verb2 trans. L15.
[Prob. of Scandinavian or Low German origin, from base repr. by Old Norse svipta reef (sails), sviptingar reefing-ropes, Dutch zwichten take in (sails), zwichtlings, zwichtlijnen, cat-harpings, and ult. rel. to SWIFT adjective. Cf. SWIFTER.]
Nautical. Tighten or make fast with a rope or swifter drawn taut.