bendwise en · ADV
Etymology
From bend + -wise.
Meanings
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Diagonally; placed like a bend, i.e. running from the dexter chief to the sinister base.
Az. a bend or betw. two dolphins embowed bendwise arg.
1892, Aaron Davis Weld French, Index Armorial to an Emblazoned Manuscript of the Surname of French: Franc, Francois, Frene and Others, Both British and Foreign, Boston, Priv. print., page 49:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most bendwise | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more bendwise | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
fi palkittain (heraldry: diagonally) · sv balkvis (heraldry: diagonally)