The Forgotten Adverb "Swithly": Understanding its History and Replacement by "Swiftly"

Swithly is a word that is no longer in use, and it has been replaced by the word "swiftly" in modern English.

"Swithly" was an adverb that was used to describe something that moves or happens quickly or rapidly. It was derived from the Old English word "swīth", which meant "quick" or "fast".

However, over time, the word "swithly" fell out of use and was replaced by the word "swiftly", which has a similar meaning but is more commonly used in modern English. Today, "swiftly" is the preferred word for describing something that happens quickly or rapidly.

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