AWEATHER

Etymology

Adverb

aweather (comparative more aweather, superlative most aweather)

(nautical) On the weather side, or toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows (See upwind)

Antonyms

• alee

Anagrams

• Haweater, taraweeh, wheatear

Source: Wiktionary


A*weath"er, adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + weather.] (Naut.)

Definition: On the weather side, or toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows; -- opposed to alee; as, helm aweather ! Totten.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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