"scarfwise" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: From scarf + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|scarf|wise}} scarf + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} scarfwise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of a scarf. Tags: not-comparable
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