athort

Scots edit

Etymology edit

From 15th century, derived from Old English a (“on”) + Old Norse þverr. Compare Old English þweorh (“crosswise”).

Adjective edit

athort (not comparable)

Across, all over

Usage notes edit

Ower is the more common form in use.

Adverb edit

athort

Across, over

References edit

“athort” in the Dictionary of the Scots Language, Edinburgh: Scottish Language Dictionaries.

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