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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Twice a week it was carefully swept, and on those occasions a large green handkerchief, tied cornerwise upon Mrs. Jenkins's head, to save her cap from dust, was added to her costume.
From The Channings by Wood, Henry, Mrs.
After making compression with the fingers, as described and illustrated, take a piece of cloth or handkerchief, twist it cornerwise, and tie a hard knot midway between the 177 two ends.
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin
A slide can be inserted cornerwise without admitting light to the plate.
From Premo Cameras 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company
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
He folded the red-and-yellow square cornerwise; he whipped it open with a waft; again he folded it in narrower compass; he made of it a handsome band.
From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte
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