a. [ OE. advers, OF. avers, advers, fr. L. adversus, p. p. advertere to turn to. See Advert. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Happy were it for us all if we bore prosperity as well and wisely as we endure an adverse fortune. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Adverse possession (Law),
v. t. [ L. adversari: cf. OF. averser. ] To oppose; to resist. [ Obs. ] Gower. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an adverse manner; inimically; unfortunately; contrariwise. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being adverse; opposition. [ 1913 Webster ]