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scarfwise

adv

Etymology

From scarf + -wise.

  1. derived from escarpe
  2. suffixed as scarfwise — “scarf + wise”

Definitions

  1. In the manner of a scarf.

    • The JEWEL is likewise worn pendent from a light blue riband scarfwise over the right shoulder.
    • […] a coarsely knit white cardigan and a black turban whose broadened tails could be arranged around her neck scarfwise.

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