Arraswise \Ar"ras*wise`\, Arrasways \Ar"ras*ways`\, adv. [Prob.
a corruption of arriswise. See {Arris}.]
Placed in such a position as to exhibit the top and two
sides, the corner being in front; -- said of a rectangular
form. --Encyc. Brit. Cussans.
[1913 Webster]