adj
witherward
Witherward (adj) means Adverse, contrary.
adj
1
Adverse, contrary.
2
Opposite, opposing; hostile.
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Etymology
From Middle English witherward, from Old English wiþerweard (“contrary, adverse, hostile”), from Proto-West Germanic *wiþraward, from Proto-Germanic *wiþrawardaz (“contrary, adverse, in opposition”); equivalent to wither (“against”) + -ward. Cognate with Old High German widarwart (“witherward”), German widerwärtig (“adverse, repulsive”), Gothic 𐍅𐌹𐌸𐍂𐌰𐍅𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌸𐍃 (wiþrawairþs, “witherward”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of witherward?
"witherward" (adj) means adverse, contrary.
What are the different meanings of witherward?
"witherward" has 2 main meanings: 1. Adverse, contrary; 2. Opposite, opposing; hostile.