archwise, adv.
(ˈɑːtʃwaɪz)
[f. arch n. + wise.]
In the form of an arc, arch, or vault.
| 1577 B. Googe Heresbach's Husb. (1586) 175 b, [Bees] frame their houses archwise within the hives. 1610 J. Guillim Heraldrie ii. v. 49 In ancient roles I find the Bend drawne somewhat archwise. 1747 T. Chalkley Wks. (1766) 93 A large Caue..formed archwise. |