释义 |
earwise, adv. rare.|ˈɪəwaɪz| [See -wise.] 1. After the manner of an ear of corn. [ear n.1]
1723Bradley Fam. Dict. II. s.v. Mint, The Great Mint..has leaves like Sage..with a good Number of Stems at the End of which it produces Flowers growing Ear-wise. 2. By means of the ear; auricularly. [ear n.2]
1835T. Hook G. Gurney (1850) I. vii. 123 Although I took the advice earwise, I did not act upon it. |