I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: Middle English overthwart, overthwert, from over (I) + thwart, thwert, adverb, athwart — more at thwart
archaic : across , crosswise , transversely
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English overthwart, overthwert, from overthwart, overthwert, adverb
1. archaic : having a crosswise position : placed or situated across or over : transverse
2. archaic : crossing in kind or disposition : adverse , opposing
III. preposition
Etymology: Middle English overthwart, overthwert, from overthwart, overthwert, adverb
1. archaic : from side to side of : across
2. archaic : on the opposite side of or opposite to
IV. transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English overthwarten, overthwerten, from overthwart, overthwert, adverb
archaic : to pass or lie athwart : cross , obstruct