atilt (atilt)

phr. as adv. or a. [ Speak; if not, this stand Of royal blood shall be abroach, atilt , and run Even to the lees of honour. Beau, and Fl., Phil aster, v. 1. The little bird sits at his door in the sun, Atilt like a blo om among the leaves. Lowell, Sir Launfal, i. 2. In the manner of a tilter; in the position or with the action of a man making a thrust: as, to ride or run atilt.