barwise

adverb

bar·​wise
variants or less commonly barways
-ˌwāz
1
heraldry : in the direction of a bar : horizontally
2
heraldry : in a line in the direction of a bar
used of two or more charges especially when not across the middle of the field
compare in fess at fess

Word History

Etymology

bar entry 1 + -wise or -ways

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“Barwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barwise. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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