Poleward
/ˈpoʊl.wɚd/noun
Directed toward a pole, especially the North or South Pole.
Did you know?The second part, -ward, comes from an old directional suffix meaning “toward,” so poleward is a transparent English formation rather than a hidden ancient spell-word.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
pōl
“pole, stake, or pivot”
Old English
OE
weard
“toward; in the direction of”
Middle English
ME
poleward
“toward the pole”
16th Century
English
poleward
“moving or directed toward a pole”
Modern English
English
poleward
“directed toward the North or South Pole”