headward

English

adj
Definitions
  • (geology) Cutting backwards or upstream above the original source.
  • Toward the head.

Etymology

Suffix from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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