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单词 supperwards
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supperwardsadv.

Brit. /ˈsʌpəwədz/, U.S. /ˈsəpərwərdz/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: supper n.1, -wards suffix.
Etymology: < supper n.1 + -wards suffix. Compare earlier supperward n., supperward adv.
Now rare.
In the direction of supper, to supper; = supperward adv.
ΘΚΠ
the world > food and drink > food > meal > [adverb] > to or at supper
supperward1840
supperwards1849
1849 U.S. Mag. & Democratic Rev. Oct. 315 As we slowly floated along with the strong and steady tide now running supperwards, I explained to her my recent arrival, and the multifarious occupations that had prevented my calling.
1887 Field 19 Feb. 251/3 Again resuming our way, we proceeded supperwards.
1922 J. Farnol Peregrine's Progress i. xxxi. 234 Diogenes, perceiving he was permitted to loiter no more, philosophically betook himself to his heels, or rather hoofs, and trotted briskly supper-wards, up hill and down.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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