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thrawn


thrawn

adj \ˈthrän\

Definition of THRAWN

chiefly Scottish
: lacking in pleasing or attractive qualities: as a : perverse, recalcitrant b : crooked, misshapen
— thrawn·ly adverb, chiefly Scottish

Origin of THRAWN

Middle English (Scots) thrawin, from past participle of Middle English thrawen to twist
First Known Use: 15th century

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