Rabbitwise

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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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