Word Meaning

overthwart definition and meaning

a. Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
a. Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
adv. Across; crosswise; transversely.
prep. Across; from alde to side of.
n. That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
v. t. To cross; to oppose.