Lashwise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Lashwise is an adverb meaning (nonce word) In the manner of a whiplash.
Meaning
(nonce word) In the manner of a whiplash.
Example Sentences
“Come, Yankee,” here swore the incensed private; “cease this, or I’ll darn your old fawn-skins for ye with the flat of this sword;” for a specimen, laying it lashwise, but not heavily, across the captive’s back.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whippingly, whippily, whackily, whirlingly, wheelwise, wheelingly.
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