hitherward
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of hitherward
before 1100; Middle English, Old English hiderward. See hither, -ward
Example Sentences
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We three, when we had heard of the approach Of the rich caravan, mounted our steeds, And galloped hitherward.
From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim
I was consorted," said the Captain, "as far as Oxford by one who over-rode me on the way soon after leaving London, and whom I left at Oxford with a purpose of following hitherward.
From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry
But outwards, behold, O Thuriot, how the multitude flows on, welling through every street, tocsin furiously pealing, all drums beating the générale; the suburb Saint-Antoine rolling hitherward wholly as one man!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various
"Come hitherward, my maidens all, And sip red wine anon,30 Till I go to my west window, And hear a birdie's moan."
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
But soft! what messenger of speed Spurs hitherward his panting steed?
From Lady of the Lake by Moody, William Vaughn
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