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▪ I. † ˈkirkward, n. Hist.
= church-ward n. 1.
1883I. G. Smith & P. Onslow Worcester 31 The kirkward of St. Peter's peaceably handed over the keys.
▪ II. ˈkirkward, adv. (a.)
[See -ward.]
Towards the kirk or church; churchward.
18..Ballad in Scott Hrt. Midl. xl, When six braw gentlemen Kirkward shall carry ye. 1832A. Cunningham in Blackw. Mag. XXXI. 996 Much they talked upon their kirkward way. |