† a-ˈtravers, adv. and prep. Obs.
Also 5 attrauerse.
[a. F. à travers.]
A. adv. Crosswise, sidewise. B. prep. Across.
| 1430 Lydg. Chron. Troy iii. xxiii, And goth to him attrauerse. 1483 Caxton Gold. Leg. 34/4 A crosse..of sonde a travers the Angle. 1659 J. Leak Water-wks. 14 They must be soldered a travers above the great Pipes. |