cornerways
- a variation of cornerwise.
Example Sentences
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"Is that Barbro?" says Oline, turning just her eyes and no more to look for her; ay, she is poorly is Oline, and a pitiful sight with her eyes screwed round cornerways.
From Growth of the Soil by Hamsun, Knut
Mitchell and Clover shook Aunt Mary's for her and gave it a beautiful cornerways spread across her lap.
From The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary by Warner, Anne
Take a square of wadding, and double it cornerways; cover it with muslin, or silk, and trim it as you please.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
