churchward
Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of churchward
First recorded in 1325–75, churchward is from the Middle English word chircheward. See church, -ward
Example Sentences
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Congregations flock churchward in their Easter best, and the churches themselves are brave with flowers; the preachers for once preach joyful sermons, the singing soars with hallelujahs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Along its quiet length white people in bright clumps moved churchward, under the windy bells, walking now and then in the random and tentative sun.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
In the midst of it, I saw the person who had passed me as I examined the envelope coming up the street churchward.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 by Various
The wedding-train forms again and moves churchward in wake of King and bride and groom.
From The Wagnerian Romances by Brownell, Gertrude Hall
Besides, Mrs. Tutts had turned her talents churchward and now ruled the church choir with an iron hand.
From The Lady Doc by Lockhart, Caroline
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