I. ˈhedw(ə)rd adverb
also head·wards -dz
Etymology: head (I) + -ward, -wards
: toward the head : in the direction of the head
a stream lengthens its course by eroding headward
II. adjective
: proceeding toward the head : occurring at or near the head
headward erosion of a valley
loss of consciousness caused by headward acceleration of the body
III. -ˌwȯrd, -ȯ(ə)d noun
( -s )
Etymology: translation of Old English hēafodweard
: feudal service consisting in acting as a guard to the lord