CONTRARIOUS


Meaning of CONTRARIOUS in English

— 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 ]

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