scissorwise

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What does scissorwise mean?

In the manner of scissors, with two blades (or similar) opening in opposite directions.

Where does scissorwise come from?

Etymology tree English scissor Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos 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 scissorwise From scissor + -wise.

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