{
For′ward
, For′wards
},
[AS.
forweard
,
foreweard
;
for
,
fore
+
-weardes
; akin to G.
vorwärts
. The
s is properly a genitive ending. See
For
,
Fore
, and
-ward
,
-wards
.]
Toward a part or place before or in front; onward; in advance; progressively; – opposed to backward.