I. ˈvanwə(r)d, ˈvaan- adjective
Etymology: van (II) + -ward, adjective suffix
: located in the van : taking the lead : advanced
a vanward woman — George Meredith
II. adverb
Etymology: van (II) + -ward, adverb suffix
: to or toward the van : forward
I. ˈvanwə(r)d, ˈvaan- adjective
Etymology: van (II) + -ward, adjective suffix
: located in the van : taking the lead : advanced
a vanward woman — George Meredith
II. adverb
Etymology: van (II) + -ward, adverb suffix
: to or toward the van : forward
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012