Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In the manner of scissors.
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- adverb In the manner of
scissors , with twoblades (or similar)opening inopposite directions .
Etymologies
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scissor + -wise
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Examples
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To snuff a candle with a pair of swords held scissorwise is a feat to be accomplished only by an expert.
The Grey Cloak Harold MacGrath 1901
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