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swifter
CIDE DICTIONARY
swifter, n. [Cf. Swivel.].
A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it. [1913 Webster]
swifter, v. t.
To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. [1913 Webster]
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