overthwart
overthwart · more overthwart · most overthwart
Having a transverse positionHaving a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
/əʊvəˈθwɔːt/
Meaning
2 senses(obsolete)Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
(obsolete)Crossing in kind or disposition.
Origin
From Middle English overthwart, overthwert, overtwert, overquert, overwhart, equivalent toFrom Middle English overthwart, overthwert, overtwert, overquert, overwhart, equivalent to over- + thwart. Compare Dutch overdwaars (“across”), Danish overtvært (“across”).
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Forms
more overthwart, most overthwart| Comparative | more overthwart Lesson |
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| Superlative | most overthwart Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form