Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

altarwise

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: al-tar-wise
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Placed in the manner of an altar, against the eastern wall of the chancel with the longer side parallel to that wall.

Example Sentences

"But usually, when not used, the tables stood altarwise against the east wall."

Etymology

From altar + -wise.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: altar

Antonyms

tablewise

Questions

What does altarwise mean?: Placed in the manner of an altar, against the eastern wall of the chancel with the longer side parallel to that wall.
Where does altarwise come from?: From altar + -wise.

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