mitten-wiseadv.
/ˈmɪtnˌwʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈmɪtnˌwaɪz/ rare.
In the manner of a mitten.
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1899 Westm. Gaz. 22 Dec. 3/1 When a lace sleeve, instead of having actual mittens, is brought mitten-wise over the hand.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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