ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cloakwise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Cloakwise is an adverb meaning In the manner of a cloak.

Meaning

In the manner of a cloak.

Example Sentences

So saying, Dangerfield, with his left hand, clapt his cocked hat on, and with a ghastly smile nodded a farewell to Mrs. Jukes, who, sobbing plentifully had placed his white surtout, cloakwise over his shoulders, buttoning it about his throat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include capewise, hoodwise, scarfwise, curtainwise, cloakedly, jacketwise.

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