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单词 nightward
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Definition of nightward in English:

nightward

adverb ˈnʌɪtwəd
literary, poetic
  • Towards night.

adjective ˈnʌɪtwəd
literary, poetic
  • Formerly: †coming, taking place, etc., towards nightfall (obsolete). Now: in the direction of or leading towards the night; westward.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Mary Wroth (b.?1587), author. From night + -ward.

 
 

Definition of nightward in US English:

nightward

adverbˈnʌɪtwəd
literary, poetic
  • Towards night.

adjectiveˈnʌɪtwəd
literary, poetic
  • Formerly: †coming, taking place, etc., towards nightfall (obsolete). Now: in the direction of or leading towards the night; westward.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Mary Wroth (b. ?1587), author. From night + -ward.

 
 
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