— contrariously , adv. — contrariousness , n.
/keuhn trair"ee euhs/ , adj.
1. Chiefly Appalachian. perverse; refractory.
2. Archaic. adverse; unfavorable.
[ 1250-1300; ME ( contrarius CONTRARY; see -OUS ]
— contrariously , adv. — contrariousness , n.
/keuhn trair"ee euhs/ , adj.
1. Chiefly Appalachian. perverse; refractory.
2. Archaic. adverse; unfavorable.
[ 1250-1300; ME ( contrarius CONTRARY; see -OUS ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012