ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shirtwise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Shirtwise is an adverb meaning (rare) In the style of a shirt.

Meaning

(rare) In the style of a shirt.

Example Sentences

Some of the crew mustered, therefore, in cotton drawers or loin-cloths; in a tunic tucked, shirtwise, into them or napping loose […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tunicwise, jacketwise, stylewise, hoodwise, shawlwise, cloakwise.

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