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1. contrary, adj., n., adv., and prep. View full entry c1250
...Opposed in nature or tendency; diametrically different, extremely unlike. Const. to; often with sense: Repugnant, antagonistic....
2. on, prep. View full entry eOE
...Above and in contact with; at rest on the upper surface of; above and supported by; = upon1....
3. over, prep. and conj. View full entry eOE
...Above, higher up than. Used of position or motion within the space above; also (after hang, project, jut, lean, etc.) in relation to anything...
4. per, prep. View full entry a1399
...In distributive sense: For each——, for every——. Used after a statement of number or quantity to express a rate or proportion, as per day, per dozen, per...
5. sans, prep. View full entry c1300
...Without. Now arch. (chiefly with reminiscence of Shakespeare), joc., and Heraldry....
6. transverse, adj., n., adv., and prep. View full entry a1599
...Lying across; situated or lying crosswise or athwart; esp. situated or extending across the length of something, spec. at right angles (opp. to longitudinal). Also const....
