fast†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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adj.

frozen solid.

Quotations

1743

The Lakes and Rivers near the ocean some affirm, are fast all the Summer; the Ice never breaking up.

1854

We have had the pleasure of seeing the river fast this morning; in fact, so strong that Cameron crossed his horses safely.