ATHWART
A*thwart", adv.
Defn: 1. Across, especially in an oblique direction; sidewise;
obliquely.
Sometimes athwart, sometimes he strook him straight. Spenser.
2. Across the course; so as to thwart; perversely. All athwart there came A post from Wales loaden with heavy news. Shak.
ATILT
A*tilt", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + tilt.]
1. In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust. "To run atilt at men." Hudibras.
2. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised.
Note: [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.]
Abroach, atilt, and run Even to the lees of honor. Beau. & Fl.
ATIMY
At"i*my, n. Etym: [Gr. (Gr. Antiq.)
Defn: Public disgrace or stigma; infamy; loss of civil rights.
Mitford.
-ATION -a"tion. Etym: [L. -ationem. See -tion.]