Word: altarwise
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: al
tar
wise
Definition: Placed in the manner of an altar, against the eastern wall of the chancel with the longer side parallel to that wall.
Morphemes:
Affix: altar
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: altare
Language: la
Decoded: altare
Meaning: altar
Affix: -wise
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: in the direction or orientation of