Swelter

v. be uncomfortably hot. n. sweltering condition. [Old English] swept past and past part. of SWEEP. swerve u. (ving) (cause to) change direction, esp. abruptly. n. swerving movement. [Old English, = scour] swift adj. 1 quick, rapid. 2 prompt. n. swiftflying migratory bird with long wings. r swiftly ado. swiftness n. [Old English]