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saltirewise

[ 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.

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Restwolde bore “Party saltirewise of gules and ermine.”

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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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