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- [sal-tir-wahyz, -tahyuh r, sawl-]
- /ˈsæl tɪrˌwaɪz, -taɪər, ˈsɔl-/
- /sˈɒltaɪəwˌaɪz/
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- [sal-tir-wahyz, -tahyuh r, sawl-]
- /ˈsæl tɪrˌwaɪz, -taɪər, ˈsɔl-/
Definitions of saltirewise word
- adverb saltirewise in the direction or manner of a saltire. 1
- adverb saltirewise in the manner of a saltire 0
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Origin of saltirewise
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; saltire + -wise
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Parts of speech for Saltirewise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
saltirewise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
saltirewise usage trend in Literature
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