saltirewise

[ sal-tir-wahyz, -tahyuhr, sawl- ]

adverb

, Heraldry.

1. in the direction or manner of a saltire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saltirewise¹

First recorded in 1715–25; saltire + -wise

Example Sentences

Salle of Bedfordshire has two salamanders saltirewise; Belet has his namesake the weasel.

From Project Gutenberg

To the Badge two swords saltirewise in the 287 angles of the cross are added in the case of members of the Military Division.

From Project Gutenberg