Definition of overthwart

• a. - Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
• a. - Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
• adv. - Across; crosswise; transversely.
• prep. - Across; from alde to side of.
• n. - That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
• v. t. - To cross; to oppose.