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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Usward(s, adv. [ME and e.m.E. (to) vs-ward (Chaucer); Us pers. pron. 1 d and -wardis suffix, -wart suffix.] Only in the adverb. phrase to us-ward(s, towards us. —1650 Sc. Metrical Psalter cxvii 2.
For great to us-ward ever are his loving kindnesses 1650 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 600.
Seing it is a deutie that hath oftin prowin confortable to uswards
