Overthwart

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To cross; to oppose. [Obs.]

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite. "Our overthwart neighbors." Dryden.

2. Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing. "Overthwart humor." Clarendon.

Part of speech: adverb (adv.)

Across; crosswise; transversely. "Y'clenched overthwart and endelong." Chaucer.

Part of speech: preposition (prep.)

Across; from alde to side of. "Huge trees overthwart one another." Milton.