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wrongwise en · ADV

Etymology

From Middle English wrongwis. Equivalent to wrong + -wise. Compare English wrongous.

Meanings

1. (rare) In a wrong way or manner.
   • With anie Mark at all; —noe, let him not My Parchment wrongwise fold, nor stamp, nor blot, […] 1919, The Bookman, volume 48, page 181:
   • It is to be feared that even this slight submission by the lofty Mr. Rea rubbed measurably wrongwise the vain fur of his self-love. 1913, Hearst's Magazine - Volume 23, Issues 4-6, page 831:
   • “Up one level, follow wrongwise until—here, I'll write out the directions; they're a bit involved.” 2010, Steven Brust, Iorich, page 65:
   • Being ruffled and the fur of his sensibilities being rubbed wrongwise by Wagner's exasperating din, he said as much to the audience generally from his place in the box. 1903, Everybody's Magazine, volume 9, page 517:

Forms

Translations (2)

uk у неправильній манері (in a wrong way or manner) · uk у неправильний спосіб/шлях (in a wrong way or manner)