adv. [f. SPEEDFUL a.] a. Speedily, quickly. b. Effectively.
1398. Trevisa, Barth. De P. R., V. xxvii. (Bodl. MS.). Þe same bones in here ioyntes meue þe more spedefullich.
c. 1475. Partenay, 183. Then thay toke ther way wonder spedfullye.
1483. Cath. Angl., 353/1. Spedefully, efficaciter, effectiue.
a. 1548. Hall, Chron., Hen. V., 70. We shall labor … spedefully, diligently, and truly.
1615. T. Adams, Lycanthropy, 9. It is not yet enough to go speedfully, and heedfully; except also deedfully.
