Where does “towards” come from?
towards (Middle English) comes from Middle English towardes, from Old English tōweardes.
towards (Middle English): Alternative form of towardes
Definitions
- Alternative form of towardes
Ancestry of “towards”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | towardes | In the direction of; toward; In proximity to;... |
| 2 | Old English | tōweardes | — |