单词 | bias-way |
释义 | † bias-wayadv. Obsolete (chiefly U.S. in later use). Obliquely, diagonally; spec. on or along the bias (cf. bias n. 1a) of a textile. Cf. biasways adv., biaswise adv. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > inclination > [adverb] sidelonga1398 aslanta1400 aslopec1400 embelifc1400 a-sloutc1440 sleetc1440 slant1495 obliquely1503 shoringc1503 a-swash1530 biaswise1545 biasways1556 slantingly1570 sideways1572 slantwise1573 avelinges1577 bias?1578 askant1602 slopely1605 slantinga1625 oblique1667 bias-way1702 skew1706 slantly1719 inclinably1760 slantways1828 slantindicular1831 slantindicularly1834 skewly1896 slaunchways1933 the world > space > relative position > inclination > [adverb] > diagonally acrossa1350 cornerwise1474 diagonally?1541 diagonially1646 diagonal-wise1665 bias-way1702 1702 W. J. tr. C. de Bruyn Voy. Levant xxxvii. 148/1 The roof..was not flat, but rising Bias way [Fr. montoit de biais]. 1835 Observer 2 Feb. Ball dresses of tulle, adorned with sprigs of flowers placed bias way. 1851 Internat. Mag. Oct. 432/2 The skirt [is] very full, and cut bias way. 1911 Boston Post 30 June 13/2 Take the long point..and crease bias-way through the centre. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2021). < adv.1702 |
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