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ˈscarf-wise, adv.|ˈskɑːfwaɪz|
[f. scarf n.1 + -wise.]
In the manner of a scarf; passing from the shoulder across the breast and tied beneath the arm. Cf. F. en écharpe.
1581Goldwel in Nichols Progr. Eliz. (1788) II. 129 A scrowle or band of silver, which came scarfe-wise over the shoulder, and so downe under the arme. 1601Holland Pliny xxxiii. iii. II. 462 Let them have their chains of gold as large as they list under their arms or crosse over their sides, scarfe-wise. 1653H. Cogan tr. Pinto's Trav. xl. 160 Great chains of gold scarf-wise about them. 1900Daily News 26 Nov. 7/4 A wide red ribbon with green edges athwart his chest scarfwise. |