Category:Overthwart

O"ver*thwart", a.

1. Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, Opposite. "our overthwart neighbors." Dryden.

2. Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing. "overthwart humor." Clarendon.

Overthwart O"ver*thwart", adv.

Defn: across; crosswise; transversely. "y'clenched overthwart and Endelong." Chaucer.

Overthwart O"ver*thwart", prep.

Defn: across; from alde to side of. "huge trees overthwart one Another." Milton.

Overthwart O"ver*thwart`, n.

Defn: that which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition. [obs.] Surrey.

Overthwart , v. t.

Defn: to cross; to oppose. [obs.]