"endward" meaning in English

See endward in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more endward [comparative], most endward [superlative]
Etymology: From end + -ward. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|end|ward}} end + -ward Head templates: {{en-adj}} endward (comparative more endward, superlative most endward)
  1. Being positioned toward the end; pertaining to the end or rear. Related terms: endwise
    Sense id: en-endward-en-adj--uwNeohj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ward, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 81 19 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ward: 83 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 80 20

Adverb

Forms: more endward [comparative], most endward [superlative]
Etymology: From end + -ward. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|end|ward}} end + -ward Head templates: {{en-adv}} endward (comparative more endward, superlative most endward)
  1. Toward the end; rearward.
    Sense id: en-endward-en-adv-Rp10Wf13
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