overthwart

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adverb

archaic

: across, crosswise, transversely

overthwart

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adjective

"

1

archaic : having a crosswise position : placed or situated across or over : transverse

2

archaic : crossing in kind or disposition : adverse, opposing

overthwart

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preposition

"

1

archaic : from side to side of : across

2

archaic : on the opposite side of or opposite to

overthwart

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transitive verb

"

archaic

: to pass or lie athwart : cross, obstruct

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English overthwart, overthwert, from over entry 1 + thwart, thwert, adverb, athwart

Adjective

Middle English overthwart, overthwert, from overthwart, overthwert, adverb

Preposition

Middle English overthwart, overthwert, from overthwart, overthwert, adverb

Transitive verb

Middle English overthwarten, overthwerten, from overthwart, overthwert, adverb

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