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

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

A Voice He runs hitherward from the gate, and he reels like a drunken man from weariness.

From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Zweig, Stefan

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

Then, by and by, she said of a sudden to Sir Ewaine: "Messire, dost thou not think thou didst very ill to come hitherward to the destruction of our peace?"

From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Pyle, Howard

Lieutenant Junkins, of Jackson's Staff, losing his way, Sergeant Day and an Indiana Corporal beckoned to him to come hitherward.

From The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I by Wilder, Theodore