† 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.
| a 1300 Cursor M. 489 Alsuiþe als he was made. |
2. absol. As fast as possible, with all speed, immediately. Cf. alsoon.
| 1375 Barbour Bruce viii. 153 His ansuer he tald alswith. c 1440 Morte Arth. 29 There the knight is dede as swithe. 1501 Douglas Palice of Hon. i. lxvii. (1787) 31 Alswyth Do write the sentence. |