contrarious

contrarious
contrariously, adv.contrariousness, n.
/keuhn trair"ee euhs/, adj.
1. Chiefly Appalachian. perverse; refractory.
2. Archaic. adverse; unfavorable.
[1250-1300; ME ( < AF) < L contrarius CONTRARY; see -OUS]

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