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

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