After the manner of an altar, like an altar; spec. in the position of an altar in a church. Cf. altar-ways, adv.
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| 释义 | society > faith > artefacts > division of building (general) > altar > [adverb] (3) altar-wise1560 After the manner of an altar, like an altar; spec. in the position of an altar in a church. Cf. altar-ways, adv. tablewise1636 Anglican Church. With reference to the position of the altar or holy table in a church: with its longest axis oriented from liturgical east to… altar-ways1638 In the manner or position of an altar; = altar-wise, adv. |
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