churchward

[ church-werd ]

adverb
  1. Also churchwards. toward the church.

adjective
  1. directed toward the church: a churchward summons.

Origin of churchward

1
First recorded in 1325–75, churchward is from the Middle English word chircheward.See church, -ward

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How to use churchward in a sentence

  • Besides, Mrs. Tutts had turned her talents churchward and now ruled the church choir with an iron hand.

    The Lady Doc | Caroline Lockhart