Madonnawise

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of the Virgin Mary. not-comparable

    "Her dark chestnut hair, parted Madonnawise on her pale and thoughtful brow, fell in rich clusters down an ivory neck..."

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"Her dark chestnut hair, parted Madonnawise on her pale and thoughtful brow, fell in rich clusters down an ivory neck..."

Etymology

From Madonna + -wise.

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