Hindward

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Posterior; in the rear.
Adverb
  1. 1
    Toward the posterior extremity.

Synonyms

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against the grainass backwardsasternawaybackbackward

Etymology

From Middle English hindward, hindeward, from Old English hindanweard, equivalent to hind (“behind”) + -ward.

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