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southward


1south·ward

adverb or adjective \ˈsau̇th-wərd\

: toward the south

Full Definition of SOUTHWARD

:  toward the south
— south·wards \-wÉ™rdz\ adverb
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First Known Use of SOUTHWARD

before 12th century

2southward

noun

Definition of SOUTHWARD

:  southward direction or part <sail to the southward>

First Known Use of SOUTHWARD

14th century

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