thraw

thraw
I. verb Etymology: Middle English — more at throw Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. chiefly Scottish to cause to twist or turn 2. chiefly Scottish cross, thwart intransitive verb 1. chiefly Scottish twist, turn 2. chiefly Scottish to be in disagreement II. noun Date: 1513 1. chiefly Scottish twist, turn 2. chiefly Scottish ill humor

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  • thrawart — ˈthräwərt adjective Etymology: Middle English (Scots), alteration of Middle English fraward more at froward 1. chiefly Scotland : habitually disposed to opposition : stubborn, perverse …   Useful english dictionary

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