usward
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of usward
First recorded in 1350–1400, usward is from Middle English to usward. See us, -ward
Example Sentences
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"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness, but is long-suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
From Project Gutenberg
The business connected with the Torrington property is therefore at this moment, as well as every thing concerning the widow Mowbray's affairs, completely without any agent whatever; and I am not without hopes, cousin Stephen, that by the blessing of God to usward, I may be enabled to obtain the same for you.
From Project Gutenberg
To this purpose says St. Peter, “The Lord is long suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
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She has given up her boarder and rented her little nest, and is this blessed minute on her way usward.
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It does not say, ‘to usward who fear and doubt;’ for if we will not believe, neither shall we be established.
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