I. preposition Date: 15th century across , in opposition to , II. adverb Date: circa 1500 across especially in an oblique direction, in opposition to the right or expected course
ATHWART
Meaning of ATHWART in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012