speedily

Etymology

From Middle English spedily, spedili, from Old English *spēdiġlīċe, ġespēdiġlīċe (“prosperously”), equivalent to speedy + -ly. Cognate with Scots spedely, spedelie (“quickly, speedily”). Compare also Old English spēdlīċe (“effectually, effectively, successfully, efficaciously, powerfully, in a manner which produces a result”).

adv

  1. In a speedy or fast manner.
    If they keep marching as speedily as they are now, they should reach us within three days." 1944, H. Lorna Bingham, Tuckonie's Warrior Friend, page 33, column 2

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