Overthwart /(ō"vẽr*thwa̤rt")/

O·ver·thwart

Overthwart

a.
  1. Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
  2. Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.

Overthwart

adv.
  1. Across; crosswise; transversely.

Overthwart

prep.
  1. Across; from alde to side of.

Overthwart

n.
  1. That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition. [Obs.]

Overthwart

v. t.
  1. To cross; to oppose. [Obs.]