·prep Across; from alde to side of.
II. Overthwart ·adv Across; crosswise; transversely.
III. Overthwart ·adj Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
IV. Overthwart ·noun That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
V. Overthwart ·vt To Cross; to Oppose.
VI. Overthwart ·adj Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.