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cross⋅wise

[kraws-wahyz, kros-]
–adverb
1. across; transversely.
2. contrarily.
3. Archaic. in the form of a cross.
–adjective
4. forming a cross; transverse.
Also, crossways.


Origin:
1350–1400; ME a cross wise in the form of a cross. See a- 1 , cross, wise 2
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