cornerwise

American  

[kawr-ner-wahyz] / ˈkɔr nərˌwaɪz /

Also cornerways

adverb

1. with the corner in front.

2. so as to form a corner.

3. from corner to corner; diagonally.

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cornerwise British  

/ ˈkɔːnəˌwaɪz, ˈkɔːnəˌweɪz /

adverb

1. with a corner in front; diagonally

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Etymology

Origin of cornerwise

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; corner, -wise

Example Sentences

The stone mason was sitting cornerwise on his chair in the hotel room, twirling on his thumb a new "Stetson" hat that he had purchased as part of his holiday equipment.

From Clark's Field by Herrick, Robert

Too often the results are only "alarming," as the Countess of Wilton expressively puts it, thinking, probably, of the patterns frequently seen upon cushions, patterns more resembling bright-coloured bricks set in cornerwise than anything else.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

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.

Win darted a cornerwise glance at Tobias to see if he were suspiciously watching her.

From Winnie Childs The Shop Girl by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

From A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time by Rhys, Ernest