adv. Obs. [= als swith(e, as quickly: see SWITHE, and cf. alstite.]
1. Followed by as: As fast, as quickly, as soon.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 489. Alsuiþe als he was made.
2. absol. As fast as possible, with all speed, immediately. Cf. ALSOON.
1375. Barbour, Bruce, VIII. 153. His ansuer he tald alswith.
c. 1440. Morte Arth., 29. There the knight is dede as swithe.
1501. Douglas, Pal. Hon., I. lxvii. (1787), 31. Alswyth Do write the sentence.
