froward
English
/ˈfɹəʊ.(w)əd/, /ˈfɹoʊ.ɚd/
adj
Definitions
- (archaic) Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English froward suffix from English fro.
Origin
English
fro
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- fro English
- frowardly English
- frowardness English
- fro Middle English
- froward Middle English