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aftward, adv.|ˈɑːftwəd, æ-|
[f. aft + -ward.]
‘In the direction of the stern.’ Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. Also in form aftwards, and as adj.
1627John Smith Sea Grammar ii. 5 The..forward or aftward beames. Ibid. 7 The ships quarter is from the maine mast aftward. Ibid. v. 19 The vse of those staies are to keepe the Masts from falling aftwards. 1887W. Morris tr. Odyss. I. xii. 410 And the mast withal fell aftward. |