Lee'ward1, a.
(or lū'ard), a. (Naut.) Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part toward which the wind blows; as, a leeward ship.
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Leeward
Lee'ward2, adv.
(or lē'ard), adv. (Naut.) Toward the lee, or that part toward which the wind blows;— opposed to windward: as, fall to leeward.