headward
headwards
\-dz\Definition of headward
: toward the head : in the direction of the head a stream lengthens its course by eroding headward
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Origin and Etymology of headward
1head + -ward, -wards
headward
Definition of headward
: proceeding toward the head : occurring at or near the head headward erosion of a valley loss of consciousness caused by headward acceleration of the body
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Definition of headward
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: feudal service consisting in acting as a guard to the lord
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Origin and Etymology of headward
translation of Old English hēafodweard
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