Saddlewise

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a saddle. not-comparable

    ""Shall I cut this loin of mutton saddlewise?" said a gentleman carving. "No," said his friend, "cut it bridlewise, for then we may all chance to get a BIT in our mouths.""

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""Shall I cut this loin of mutton saddlewise?" said a gentleman carving. "No," said his friend, "cut it bridlewise, for then we may all chance to get a BIT in our mouths.""

Etymology

From saddle + -wise.

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