overthwart
1 of 4adverb
archaic
: across, crosswise, transversely
overthwart
2 of 4adjective
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1
archaic : having a crosswise position : placed or situated across or over : transverse
2
archaic : crossing in kind or disposition : adverse, opposing
overthwart
3 of 4preposition
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1
archaic : from side to side of : across
2
archaic : on the opposite side of or opposite to
overthwart
4 of 4transitive verb
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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