thwartwise

adverb or adjective

thwart·​wise ˈthwȯrt-ˌwīz How to pronounce thwartwise (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thwartwise was in 1589

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“Thwartwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thwartwise. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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