Gateward

/ˈɡeɪtˌwɔrd/ adjective

Definition

Directed toward, facing, or moving toward a gate.

Etymology

From 'gate' plus '-ward' (suffix meaning direction or position toward), from Old English 'weard' meaning to guard or turn toward.

Kelly Says

Medieval city planning often used 'gateward' positioning—buildings and streets were deliberately oriented toward gates for defensive and commercial purposes, creating radial urban patterns still visible in old European cities.

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