Middle English, strongly, quickly, from Old English swīthe strongly, from swīth strong; akin to Goth swinths strong, Old English gesund sound — more at sound entry 3
13th century, in the meaning defined above
switchyard
swith
swither
“Swith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swith. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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