taperwiseadv.
/ˈteɪpəwʌɪz/ In the manner of a taper; with gradual diminution of thickness towards one end.
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taperwisec1450
taper-fashion1545
taperly1802
taperingly1878
c1450 Treat. Fysshynge wyth Angle (Denison) 8 Then shaue the stafe and make hyt tapur wyys waxing [1496 in Bk. St. Albans tapre wexe].
?1578 W. Patten Let. Entertainm. Killingwoorth 9 Eache with hiz syluery Trumpet of a fyue foot long, foormed taperwyze.
1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World I. 392 The scape or stalk..not aboue 10 cubits in height, growing taper-wise, small and sharp in the top.
1609 C. Butler Feminine Monarchie v. sig. F4 A handful of boughs..bound taper-wise togither.
1727 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Oeconomique (Dublin ed.) at Dog His tail or stern strong set on, waxing Taper-wise towards the top.
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