arraswise

English

Alternative forms

  • arrasways

Etymology

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Adverb

arraswise (not comparable)

  1. (heraldry) exhibiting the top and two sides, the corner being in front (said of a rectangular form).
    • 1870-1881, John Edwin Cussans, History of Hertfordshire
      A pillow laid arraswise on another, and held by two kneeling angels, one on each side, supports her head, and her feet rest on two small dogs

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