tunicwise

English

Etymology

tunic +‎ -wise

Adverb

tunicwise (not comparable)

1. (rare) In the style of a tunic.
   • 1922, Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Manon Phlipon Roland: early years:

     Her classic robe is folded tunicwise over the bosom, her dense hair falls loosely on her shoulders and is cut square across the brow.