overthwart - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'overthwart' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Overthwart

[ a.]

- Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
- Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.

2 . Overthwart

[ adv.]

- Across; crosswise; transversely.

3 . Overthwart

[ n.]

- That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.

4 . Overthwart

[ prep.]

- Across; from alde to side of.

5 . Overthwart

[ v. t.]

- To cross; to oppose.

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