ATHWART


Meaning of ATHWART in English

adv. & prep.

--adv.

1. across from side to side (usu. obliquely).

2 perversely or in opposition.

--prep.

1. from side to side of.

2 in opposition to.

Etymology: A(2) + THWART

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.