"cross-handedly" meaning in All languages combined

See cross-handedly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more cross-handedly [comparative], most cross-handedly [superlative], crosshandedly [alternative], cross-handed [alternative], crosshanded [alternative]
Etymology: From cross-handed + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cross-handed|ly}} cross-handed + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} cross-handedly (comparative more cross-handedly, superlative most cross-handedly)
  1. In a cross-handed manner.

Alternative forms

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