1. From side to side; crosswise or transversely. 2. So as to thwart, obstruct, or oppose; perversely.
PREPOSITION:
1. From one side to the other of; across: “the Stars that shoot athwart the Night” (Alexander Pope). 2. Contrary to; against. 3.Nautical Across the course, line, or length of.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English : a-, on; see a–2 + thwert, across; see thwart.
-thwôrt
