barwise

[bahr-wahyz]

bar·wise

[bahr-wahyz]
adjective Heraldry.
(of a charge or charges) transversely across an escutcheon, in the manner of a bar.
Also, bar·ways [bahr-weyz] .


Origin:
bar1 + -wise
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Barwise is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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