bendwise

English

The arms of Arthur Porritt feature a snake bendwise gules.

Etymology

From bend +‎ -wise.

Adverb

bendwise (comparative more bendwise, superlative most bendwise)

1. (heraldry) Diagonally; placed like a bend, i.e. running from the dexter chief to the sinister base.
   • 1892, Aaron Davis Weld French, Index Armorial to an Emblazoned Manuscript of the Surname of French: Franc, Francois, Frene and Others, Both British and Foreign, Boston, Priv. print., page 49:

     Az. a bend or betw. two dolphins embowed bendwise arg.

Synonyms

• bendways

Translations

heraldry: diagonally

• Finnish: palkittain
• Swedish: balkvis