1. Turning or looking opposite ways. [Obs.] The temple of Janus, with his two controversal faces. Milton.
2. Controversal. [Obs.] Boyle.
CONTROVERSARY
Con`tro*ver"sa*ry, a.
Defn: Controversial. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
CONTROVERSE
Con"tro*verse, n. Etym: [Cf. F. controverse.]
Defn: Controversy. [Obs.] Spenser.
CONTROVERSE Con"tro*verse, v. t. Etym: [L. controversari, fr. controversus turned against, disputed.]
Defn: To dispute; to controvert. [Obs.] "Controversed causes."
Hooker.
CONTROVERSER
Con"tro*ver`ser, n.
Defn: A disputant. [Obs.]