overthwart

(ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt)

vb (tr)

to lie across

adj

obsolete contrary

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"Whethersoever it be that my mind miscarrieth, bewraying simple language in such sort that the words do seem to come endlong and overthwart --"

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The dore was al of adamant eterne, Yclenched overthwart and endelong With iren tough; and for to make it strong, Every pyler, the temple to sustene, Was tonne-greet, of iren bright and shene.

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The Granary, Overthwarts, Edlingham, Northumberland, is for sale at offers in excess of PS295,000 from Smiths Gore, tel: 01434 632001.

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For inquiries write to Sophie Cussins at Overthwarts Farmhouse, Lemmington Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2BQ, call 07803 755553, or email stay@lemmingtoncottages.com, or log on to the website www.lemmingtoncottages.com

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Later, when Semele allows herself to mock Eumenides's own speech and quips that his 'speech beginneth to be so heavy' (13) that he had better go to sleep with Endymion, Cynthia grows displeased with their 'unseemly and malapert overthwarts' (16-17).

'Between you and her no comparison': witches, healers, and Elizabeth I in John Lyly's Endymion

Formerly of Overthwarts. Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday 4th April 2012, aged 90 years, Edith, beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved aunt to Joan, Jonny, Bill, Michael, Peter, Elsie and Susan.

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The Granary, Overthwarts, Edlingham, is for sale through Smiths Gore for offers in the region of pounds 375,000, tel: 01434 632001.

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Stable Cottage, Overthwarts Farm, is for sale through Sanderson Young at a guide price of pounds 395,000, tel: (01665) 600170.