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Overthwart
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What's The Definition Of Overthwart?Synonyms | Synonyms for Overthwart: Related Terms | Find terms related to Overthwart: See Also | Overthwart In Webster's Dictionary \O"ver*thwart"\ ([=o]"v[~e]r*thw[add]rt"), 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.
\O"ver*thwart"\, adv. Across; crosswise; transversely. ``Y'clenched overthwart and endelong.'' --Chaucer. \O"ver*thwart"\, prep. Across; from alde to side of. ``Huge trees overthwart one another.'' --Milton. \O"ver*thwart`\, n. That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition. [Obs.] --Surrey. \O`ver*thwart"\, v. t. To cross; to oppose. [Obs.] |
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