1. To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner. [R.]
2. Hence, to be in opposition; to clash. [R.] Any proposition . . . that shall at all thwart with internal oracles. Locke.
THWARTER
Thwart"er, n. (Far.)
Defn: A disease in sheep, indicated by shaking, trembling, or convulsive motions.
THWARTINGLY
Thwart"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a thwarting or obstructing manner; so as to thwart.
THWARTLY
Thwart"ly, adv.
Defn: Transversely; obliquely.
THWARTNESS
Thwart"ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being thwart; obliquity; perverseness.