hitherward

American  

[hith-er-werd] / ˈhɪð ər wərd /

Or hitherwards

adverb

1. hither.

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Etymology

Origin of hitherward

before 1100; Middle English, Old English hiderward. See hither, -ward

Example Sentences

Something in his walk, his somewhat accelerated pace and evident preoccupied mood, as well as a peculiar position of his extended right hand, foretold that some unusual errand had turned his steps hitherward.

From Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things by Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton)

I sent the two ladies from Fremicourt on to Hesdin, under the escort of the man and the page, and rode on hitherward myself, till my horse would go no farther.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

Around that sun fiery comets whirl, planets revolve, and meteors flash, just as they do hitherward.

From Tom Clark and His Wife Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story by Randolph, Paschal Beverly

Nor is one other dreaded visitor much less objectionable; that is, a strong wind rising on the Egyptian coast, which, sweeping hitherward, wraps an unwelcome mantle of cold gray mist about the Maltese group.

From The Story of Malta by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Now of all the paths that have led hitherward, none has greater significance in American history than that known as the Underground Railroad.

From Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier by Severance, Frank H.