Etymology

leeward

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Today it means: On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *wardaz ← Proto-Indo-European *wert- ← English lee
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  1. Middle Englishlee
  2. Englishlee
  3. Proto-Indo-European*wert-
  4. Proto-Germanic*wardaz
  5. English todayleeward

From lee (“side away from the wind”) + -ward (“direction”).

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