sternward

adj

Etymology

From stern + -ward.

  1. derived from *ster-
  2. inherited from *sturnijaz
  3. inherited from styrne
  4. inherited from stern
  5. suffixed as sternward — “stern + ward

Definitions

  1. Towards the stern, aft.

    • winds from sternward Bore us out onward with bellying canvas […]
  2. sternwards

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