Etymology

abackward

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Today it means: Backward. Full definition →

First used First attested from around (1150 to 1350).Middle English abakward
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromabakward
  2. English todayabackward

From Middle English abakward. Equivalent to aback (“rear”) + -ward (“toward”).

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested from around (1150 to 1350). Backward.

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