† stud-wiseadv. [mistranslation of classical Latin lātō clāvō (see laticlaven.), reflecting the fact that classical Latin clāvus denotes both a nail and a purple stripe on a toga (see clavusn.)] Obsolete in a studded pattern.Apparently an isolated use.
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1600 P. Holland tr. Livy Rom. Hist.xxvii. xix. 643 A coat embrodered with purple stud-wise [L. tunicam lato clavo].