† trianglewiseadv.
Obsolete.
In the manner or form of a triangle; triangularly.
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trianglewise?1523
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?1523 J. Fitzherbert Bk. Husbandry f. iii Some plowes haue a bende of yron tryanglewyse, set there as the plough eare shuld be.
1598 A. M. tr. J. Guillemeau Frenche Chirurg. 18 b/1 When as we cutte the skinne, we must doe it triangle wyse.
1694 Narbrough's Acct. Several Late Voy. 62 They lie Triangle-wise one of another.
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