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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