lozengewiseadv.
/ˈlɒzɪndʒwʌɪz/ So as to form a lozenge or lozenge pattern; spec. in Heraldry = lozengy adj. 1.
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the world > space > shape > angularity > specific angular shape > [adverb] > quadrilateral > diamond, lozenge, or rhombus
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society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > charge: device on shield > [adverb] > as lozenge
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1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 844/2 Dyamant wyse, loserige [sic] wyse, trewlove wyse.
1577 B. Googe tr. C. Heresbach Foure Bks. Husbandry ii. f. 71 My trees stande..losingwyse or Diamond wyse.
1610 J. Guillim Display of Heraldrie i. x. 116 He beareth Argent, nine Losenges Losengewise (or in Losenge) Gules.
1696 London Gaz. No. 3217/4 The Arms of Andrew, being a Cross, set Lozengewise.
1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Plover Leap-Nets, whose Meshes are Lozengewise.
1864 C. Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. (ed. 3) ix. 43 It is common for the upper of two cushions to be set lozengewise upon the lower.
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