Witherward Definition

Origin of Witherward

• From Middle English, from Old English wiþerweard (“contrary, adverse, hostile”), from Proto-Germanic *wiþerawarþaz (“contrary, adverse, in opposition”), equivalent to wither (“against”) +‎ -ward. Cognate with Old High German widarwart (“witherward”), Gothic (wiþrawairþs, “witherward”).

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