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Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *wiþrawardaz (“contrary, adverse, in opposition”); equivalent to wiþer + -weard.
Pronunciation
Adjective
wiþerweard (comparative wiþerweardra)
- contrary, opposite
- arrogant, perverse, depraved, opposed to what is right
- 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.
Declension
Declension of wiþerweard — Strong
Declension of wiþerweard — Weak
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