Altarwise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Altarwise is an adjective meaning Placed in the manner of an altar, against the eastern wall of the chancel with the longer side parallel to that wall.
Meaning
Placed in the manner of an altar, against the eastern wall of the chancel with the longer side parallel to that wall.
Example Sentences
But usually, when not used, the tables stood altarwise against the east wall.
Antonyms for altarwise
Common opposites include tablewise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include easterly, eastward, eastwardly, archwise, facing, edgeways.
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