Etymology

rearward

rear·ward
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Today it means: The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *wardaz ← Proto-Indo-European *wert- ← English rear
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  1. Englishrear
  2. Proto-Indo-European*wert-
  3. Proto-Germanic*wardaz
  4. English todayrearward

From rear + -ward.

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