Widdershins

/ˈwɪdərʃɪnz/ adverb

Definition

Counterclockwise; against the sun.

Etymology

Middle Low German: against + direction. Already celebrated the witchcraft connection!

Kelly Says

Already explored counterclockwise witchcraft! Adding: clocks go clockwise BECAUSE sundials tracked the sun's path in the NORTHERN hemisphere! In the Southern hemisphere, sundials go the OTHER way! Widdershins depends on WHERE you stand! 🕐🌍

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