northward
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1north·ward

adverb or adjective \ˈnrth-wərd\

Definition of NORTHWARD

: toward the north
north·wards \-wərdz\ adverb

First Known Use of NORTHWARD

before 12th century

2northward

noun

Definition of NORTHWARD

: northward direction or part <sail to the northward>

First Known Use of NORTHWARD

14th century

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