"hedgewise" meaning in English

See hedgewise in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: hedge + -wise Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hedge|wise}} hedge + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} hedgewise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of a hedge. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-hedgewise-en-adv-Rtqx37TC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -wise

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