Godward

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Directed to or tending toward God; toward God.
Adverb
  1. 1
    In reference or relation to God; towards God.

Etymology

From Middle English Godward, Gode ward, God-ward, god-ward, godward; equivalent to God + -ward. Cognate with German gottwärts (“towards God”).

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