wiþerweard

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Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *wiþrawardaz (contrary, adverse, in opposition); equivalent to wiþer +‎ -weard.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwi.θerˌwæ͜ɑrd/, [ˈwi.ðerˌwæ͜ɑrˠd]

Adjective

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wiþerweard (comparative wiþerweardra)

  1. contrary, opposite
  2. arrogant, perverse, depraved, opposed to what is right
  3. adverse, hostile
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      On þǣm ġēare wurdon þā Gallie Rōmanum wiþerwearde, þe mon nū hǣt Longbeardas, ⁊ raþe þǣs heora folc tōgæddere ġelǣddon.
      In that year, the Gauls, who are now called Lombards, became hostile to Rome, and quickly brought their people together.

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