What does tunicwise mean?
Tunicwise means (rare) In the style of a tunic..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(rare) In the style of a tunic..
Her classic robe is folded tunicwise over the bosom, her dense hair falls loosely on her shoulders and is cut square across the brow.
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Tunicwise means (rare) In the style of a tunic..
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Her classic robe is folded tunicwise over the bosom, her dense hair falls loosely on her shoulders and is cut square across the brow.
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