FLEET (3)

fleet (3). Fleet, v. to fly or pass swiftly, flit, skim

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Fleet, a. [Compar. Fleeter (?); superl. Fleetest.] [[Cf. Icel. flj�tr quick. See Fleet, v. i.]] 1. 1. Swift in motion; moving with velocity; light and quick in going from place to place; nimble.
In mail their horses clad, yet fleet and strong. Milton. 2. 2. Light; superficially thin; not penetrating deep, as soil. Mortimer.