fast adj. (the sense ‘rapid, quick’ occurs)
1.
(of sleep) deep, sound Mac. V. i. 9; also =
fast asleep Rom. IV. v. 1.
2.
firmly adhering
“to”
Oth. I. iii. 369
“ to my
hopes,”
Cym. I. vi. 138
“fast to your
affection.”
3.
shut close
H8 V. ii. 3
“All fast?.”
