2. Quick; expeditious. [Obs.]

His marches are expedient to this town.

Shak.

Ex*pe"di*ent, n. 1. That which serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end.

What sure expedient than shall Juno find,

To calm her fears and ease her boding mind?

Philips.

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