A seamster; one whose occupation is that of sewing; (Msb, K;) as also ↓خَايءِطٌ (K) and ↓خَاطٌ. (Sgh, K. [in the CK خَاطٌّ.]) [In the present day, its predominant application is to A tailor.]
2.
Also (assumed tropical:) One who passes along quickly. (TA.)