scarfwise

scarfwise

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English scarf
Proto-Indo-European *weyd-
Proto-Indo-European *weyd-s-ós
Proto-Germanic *wīsaz
Proto-Germanic *-wīsaz
Proto-West Germanic *-wīs
Old English -wīs
Middle English -wis
English -wise
English scarfwise

    From scarf + -wise.

    Adverb

    scarfwise (not comparable)

    1. In the manner of a scarf.
      • 1854, Hugh Clark, Thomas Wormull, An Introduction to Heraldry:
        The JEWEL is likewise worn pendent from a light blue riband scarfwise over the right shoulder.
      • 1992, Norman Rush, Mating:
        […] a coarsely knit white cardigan and a black turban whose broadened tails could be arranged around her neck scarfwise.
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