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Westwardly

//ˈwɛstwədli// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Blowing from the west (of wind).
  2. 2
    Situated in or moving towards the west.
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a westward direction.

    "He was going westwardly, and very kindly enquired of me where I was travelling?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From westward + -ly.

Etymology 2

From westward + -ly.

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