CORNERWISE

Etymology

Adverb

cornerwise (comparative more cornerwise, superlative most cornerwise)

Diagonally.

Source: Wiktionary


Cor"ner*wise` (-wz`), adv.

Definition: With the corner in front; diagonally; not square.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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