selfward

selfward
—selfwardness, n.
/self"weuhrd/, adv. Also, selfwards.
1. in the direction of or toward oneself: a selfward-moving gesture.
2. within oneself; inward: She turned her thoughts selfward.
adj.
3. tending toward or directed at oneself.
[1885-90; SELF + -WARD]

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  • selfward — [self′wərd] adv. toward oneself: also selfwards adj. directed toward oneself …   English World dictionary

  • selfward — self•ward [[t]ˈsɛlf wərd[/t]] adv. Also, self′wards. 1) toward oneself: to turn one s thoughts selfward[/ex] 2) tending toward or directed at oneself • Etymology: 1885–90 …   From formal English to slang

  • selfward — adverb Towards oneself …   Wiktionary

  • selfward — self·ward …   English syllables

  • selfward — …   Useful english dictionary

  • selfwardness — noun see selfward II …   Useful english dictionary

  • selfwards — adverb see selfward I …   Useful english dictionary

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