Middle English word foreward comes from Proto-Indo-European *wortéyeti (To turn (transitive).), Proto-Germanic *feraną
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wortéyeti | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | To turn (transitive). |
| *feraną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *prē- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *furai- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (of time or place) before, in front of; fore-, pre-. |
| foreward | Old English (ang) | Forward, fore, former, early, prior An agreement, compact, treaty. |
| foreward | Middle English (enm) | Agreement, contract, treaty, bargain, covenant; terms of an agreement; pledge or promise. |