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forwards
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forwards, adv. [AS. forweard, foreweard; for, fore + -weardes; akin to G. vorwärts. The s is properly a genitive ending. See For, Fore, and -ward, -wards.].
Toward a part or place before or in front; onward; in advance; progressively; -- opposed to backward. [1913 Webster]
forwards, adv.
Same as Forward. [1913 Webster]
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