cornerwise

[ kawr-ner-wahyz ]
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adverb

  1. with the corner in front.

  2. so as to form a corner.

  1. from corner to corner; diagonally.

Origin of cornerwise

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at corner, -wise
  • Also cor·ner·ways [kawr-ner-weyz]. /ˈkɔr nərˌweɪz/.

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How to use cornerwise in a sentence

  • Take a square of wadding, and double it cornerways; cover it with muslin, or silk, and trim it as you please.

British Dictionary definitions for cornerwise

cornerwise

cornerways (ˈkɔːnəˌweɪz)

/ (ˈkɔːnəˌwaɪz) /

adverb, adjective

  1. with a corner in front; diagonally

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