withershins
English
adv
Definitions
- Anti-clockwise, in the contrary direction, especially to the left or opposite to the direction of the sun.
Etymology
Affix from English shins derived from Middle Low German weddersins derived from Middle High German widdersinnes (contrary to reason, in the opposite direction).
Origin
Middle High German
widdersinnes
Gloss
contrary to reason, in the opposite direction
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- shins English
- widdershins English
- yellowshins English
- widdersinnes Middle High German
- widersinnes Middle High German
- weddersins Middle Low German