Emily Dickinson Lexicon

EX'PE-DITE, a. [L. expeditus.]

1. Quick; speedy; expeditious; as, expedite execution. [Little used.] Sandys.
2. Easy; clear of impediments; unencumbered; as, to make a way plain and expedite. [Unusual.] Hooker.
3. Active; nimble; ready; prompt. The more expedite will be the soul in its operations. [Unusual.] Tillotson.
4. Light-armed. [Not used.] Bacon.