adv. [f. ARCH sb. + WISE.] In the form of an arc, arch or vault.
1577. B. Googe, Heresbach’s Husb. (1586), 175 b. [Bees] frame their houses archwise within the hives.
1610. Guillim, Heraldrie, II. v. 49. In ancient roles I find the Bend drawne somewhat archwise.
1747. Chalkley, Wks. (1766), 93. A large Caue … formed archwise.
