Wrongwise

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a wrong way or manner. rare

    "Being ruffled and the fur of his sensibilities being rubbed wrongwise by Wagner's exasperating din, he said as much to the audience generally from his place in the box."

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"Being ruffled and the fur of his sensibilities being rubbed wrongwise by Wagner's exasperating din, he said as much to the audience generally from his place in the box."

Etymology

From Middle English wrongwis. Equivalent to wrong + -wise. Compare English wrongous.

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