The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fromward \From"ward\, Fromwards \From"wards\, prep. [AS.
   framweard about to depart. Cf. Froward]
   A way from; -- the contrary of toward. [Obs.]
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         Towards or fromwards the zenith.         --Cheyne.
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