Meanings
alternative upon the speed · alternative at the speed · alternative at one's speed · alternative on one's speed · alternative on the speed
- obsoleteAt speed; moving rapidly.
Riding on the speed down a steep Hill.
1670, John Milton, The History of Britain, That Part Especially Now Call'd England1 more example
In case any one, riding a horse that was upon his speed, should let a bowl drop out of his hand, that bowl being fallen to the ground would continue its motion and follow the horses steps, without tarrying behind him.
1662, Thomas Salusbury, Galileo's dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems (Dialogue Two)
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