hindward
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of hindward
before 1100; Middle English; Old English hinde-weard (adj.). See hind 1, -ward
Example Sentences
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He had on an old three-cornered regimental hat, and had put the hindward straight flap of it foremost, undoing the loop, so that this flap hung down in front, and screened him from the sun.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21 by Carlyle, Thomas
Thorax with two luteous bands in front, and with a luteous spot hindward.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Vertex luteous, black hindward; femora with testaceous tips; bands of the wings partly connected.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Fore wings with the band much broader, hardly straightened hindward, and ending very near the interior border.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Thorax with a slight luteous band in front, and another hindward.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
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