'Crossgrained' definitions:

Definition of 'Crossgrained'

From: GCIDE
  • Crossgrained \Cross"grained\ (-gr?nd`), a.
  • 1. Having the grain or fibers run diagonally, or more or less transversely and irregularly, so as to interfere with splitting or planing. [1913 Webster]
  • If the stuff proves crossgrained, . . . then you must turn your stuff to plane it the contrary way. --Moxon. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Perverse; untractable; contrary; difficult to deal with.
  • Syn: balky, contrarious. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
  • She was none of your crossgrained, termagant, scolding jades. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]