crosswise

crosswise
/kraws"wuyz', kros"-/, adv.
1. across; transversely.
2. contrarily.
3. Archaic. in the form of a cross.
adj.
4. forming a cross; transverse.
Also, crossways.
[1350-1400; ME a cross wise in the form of a cross. See A-1, CROSS, WISE2]

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