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

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Example Sentences

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hitherward

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 G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

One body of Sheridan’s men are said to have been at Gordonsville yesterday, coming hitherward, while another were near Scottsville, aiming for the South Side Railroad.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by John Beauchamp Jones

My request is that you will return hitherward to me after you have finished this adventure so that I may see how it hath happened with you.'

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

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 Henry Curling

He said, "And have you come hitherward from thence only for to find me?" whereunto she said, "Yea."

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

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