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Crosswise

Meaning

Adj

crossing;
across

Adv

transversely;
across
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Origin

crosswise
English
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-wise
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wise
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wis
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
wise
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
wisen
Middle English (1100-1500)
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wisian
Middle English (1100-1500)
cross
English
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cross
Middle English (1100-1500)
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Etym
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