ATHWART


Meaning of ATHWART in English

adv.

Pronunciation: ə - ' thwo ̇ rt, naut often - ' tho ̇ rt

Function: preposition

Date: 15th century

1 : ACROSS

2 : in opposition to <a procedure directly athwart the New England prejudices ― R. G. Cole>

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