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saltirewise

Also sal·tire·ways

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

adverb

Heraldry.

  1. in the direction or manner of a saltire.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of saltirewise1

First recorded in 1715–25; saltire + -wise
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Example Sentences

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

Restwolde bore “Party saltirewise of gules and ermine.”

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

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