| 释义 |
† alˈswith(e, alˈswyth(e, adv. Obs.
[= als swith(e, as quickly: see swithe, and cf. alstite.]
1. Followed by as: As fast, as quickly, as soon.
a1300Cursor M. 489 Alsuiþe als he was made.
2. absol. As fast as possible, with all speed, immediately. Cf. alsoon.
1375Barbour Bruce viii. 153 His ansuer he tald alswith. c1440Morte Arth. 29 There the knight is dede as swithe. 1501Douglas Palice of Hon. i. lxvii. (1787) 31 Alswyth Do write the sentence. |