CORNERWISE


Meaning of CORNERWISE in English

/kawr"neuhr wuyz'/ , adv.

1. with the corner in front.

2. so as to form a corner.

3. from corner to corner; diagonally.

Also, cornerways /kawr"neuhr wayz'/ .

[ 1425-75; late ME; see CORNER, -WISE ]

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