homward

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English hāmweard; equivalent to home +‎ -ward.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔːmward/

Adverb

homward

  1. homeward (to home)
  2. To the town or nation a person inhabits; to a homeland.
  3. During the return (portion of a journey).
  4. When reaching a home.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: homeward
  • Scots: hameward

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