Etymology

wrongwise

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Today it means: In a wrong way or manner. Full definition →

Middle English wrongwis
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromwrongwis
  2. English todaywrongwise

From Middle English wrongwis. Equivalent to wrong + -wise. Compare English wrongous.

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