adverb
Etymology
Origin of cornerwise
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at corner, -wise
Example Sentences
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These woods lay cornerwise with the main road, a sandy lane following the angle they described.
From North, South and over the Sea by Francis, M.E. (Mrs. Francis Blundell)
Next morning, while he dressed, he kept his teeth shut cornerwise, a habit he had when he was making up his mind to any noxious undertaking.
From The Brentons by Dexter, Wilson C.
It is lozenge-shaped or square, but is hung cornerwise.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section F, G and H by Project Gutenberg
She folded the note cornerwise, directed it, and placed it on the table.
From A Pair of Blue Eyes by Hardy, Thomas
The embroidered cloth is placed cornerwise and on it are decanters of port and sherry; sandwiches, biscuits and an uncut cake; two little piles of plates and one little pile of napkins.
From Three Plays by Granville-Barker The Marrying of Ann Leete; The Voysey Inheritance; Waste by Granville-Barker, Harley
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