overthwart.
From one side to the other of.
Meaning & usage
From one side to the other of.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English overthwart, overthwert, overtwert, overquert, overwhart, equivalent to over- + thwart. Compare Dutch overdwaars (“across”), Danish overtvært (“across”).
From side to side.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English overthwart, overthwert, overtwert, overquert, overwhart, equivalent to over- + thwart. Compare Dutch overdwaars (“across”), Danish overtvært (“across”).
Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
Crossing in kind or disposition.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English overthwart, overthwert, overtwert, overquert, overwhart, equivalent to over- + thwart. Compare Dutch overdwaars (“across”), Danish overtvært (“across”).
That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English overthwart, overthwert, overtwert, overquert, overwhart, equivalent to over- + thwart. Compare Dutch overdwaars (“across”), Danish overtvært (“across”).
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