Word: bendwise
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: bend
wise
Definition: Diagonally; placed like a bend, i.e. running from the dexter chief to the sinister base.
Morphemes:
Affix: bend
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.
Affix: -wise
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: in the direction or orientation of