Rabbitwise
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In the manner of a rabbit. not-comparable
"[…] a starveling cat roasted rabbitwise, or a brace of sparrows deluged in parsley and butter, designated in the bill of fare as pigeons or chickens."
Example
More examples"[…] a starveling cat roasted rabbitwise, or a brace of sparrows deluged in parsley and butter, designated in the bill of fare as pigeons or chickens."
Etymology
From rabbit + -wise.
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