What is "arraswise"

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.

adv. Placed in such a position as to exhibit the top and two sides, the corner being in front; said of a rectangular form. alt. Placed in such a position as to exhibit the top and two sides, the corner being in front; said of a rectangular form.