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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Square-wayes, adv. [e.m.E. squyrewise (1546), squarewise (1593); Squar(e adj.] Perpendicularly. —1624 Huntar Weights & Measures 21.
The said lyne is ever drawne, or imagined to come down square-wayes, from any corner of the triangle to some of the sides thereof
