In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
HOMEWARDS
homeward, homewards
(adverb) toward home; “fought his way homeward through the deep snow”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
homewards (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to leading toward home.
Adverb
homewards
towards home
We're now heading homewards.
Source: Wiktionary
Home"ward, Home"wards, adv. Etym: [AS. hamweard.]
Definition: Toward home; in the direction of one's house, town, or country. Homeward bound, bound for home; going homeward; as, the homeward bound fleet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NAUSEATING
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