'Fast beside' definitions:

Definition of 'Fast beside'

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  • Fast \Fast\, adv. [OE. faste firmly, strongly, quickly, AS. f[ae]ste. See Fast, a.]
  • 1. In a fast, fixed, or firmly established manner; fixedly; firmly; immovably. [1913 Webster]
  • We will bind thee fast. --Judg. xv. 13. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. In a fast or rapid manner; quickly; swiftly; extravagantly; wildly; as, to run fast; to live fast. [1913 Webster]
  • Fast by, or Fast beside, close or near to; near at hand. [1913 Webster]
  • He, after Eve seduced, unminded slunk Into the wood fast by. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Fast by the throne obsequious Fame resides. --Pope. [1913 Webster]