Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
Forward — For ward, n. [OE., fr. AS. foreweard; fore before + weard a ward. See {Ward}, n.] An agreement; a covenant; a promise. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Tell us a tale anon, as forward is. Chaucer … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Forward — For ward, Forwards For wards, adv. [AS. forweard, foreweard; for, fore + weardes; akin to G. vorw[ a]rts. The s is properly a genitive ending. See {For}, {Fore}, and { ward}, { wards}.] Toward a part or place before or in front; onward; in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Forwards — Forward For ward, Forwards For wards, adv. [AS. forweard, foreweard; for, fore + weardes; akin to G. vorw[ a]rts. The s is properly a genitive ending. See {For}, {Fore}, and { ward}, { wards}.] Toward a part or place before or in front; onward;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
forward — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English foreweard, from fore + weard ward Date: before 12th century 1. a. near, being at, or belonging to the forepart b. situated in advance 2. a. strongly inclined ; ready … New Collegiate Dictionary
foreward — see foreweard … Old to modern English dictionary
forwerd — see foreweard … Old to modern English dictionary
forward — for|ward1 W1S1 [ˈfo:wəd US ˈfo:rwərd] adv also forwards [ wədz US wərdz] 1.) towards a place or position that is in front of you ≠ ↑backwards ▪ He leaned forward , his elbows resting on the table. ▪ The crowd surged forwards. ▪ She took another… … Dictionary of contemporary English
foreward — sb. == compact, agreement. RG. 391, 514. AS. foreweard … Oldest English Words
forward — [fôr′wərd] adj. [ME foreward < OE adj. & adv. foreweard: see FORE & WARD] 1. at, toward, or of the front, or forepart 2. advanced; specif., a) mentally advanced; precocious b) advanced socially, politically, etc.; progressive or radical … English World dictionary
for|ward — «FR wuhrd», adverb, adjective, verb, noun. –v. 1. onward; ahead: »Forward march! From this time forward, do your homework every night. 2. to the front: »Come forward. 3. in consideration; out: »In his ta … Useful english dictionary
