endwise

adverb or adjective

end·​wise ˈend-ˌwīz How to pronounce endwise (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of endwise was in 1655

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“Endwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endwise. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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endwise

adverb or adjective
end·​wise ˈend-ˌwīz How to pronounce endwise (audio)
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