deathward
/ˈdɛθwəd/noun
The direction leading towards death. Only in †to (one's) deathward, to the deathward: towards death, to one's death. Compare lifeward archaic and rare in later use.
adverb
In the direction of death, towards death.
adjective
Tending towards or leading to death.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Trevisa (c1342–?1402), translator. From death + -ward.
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