Definitions
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- suffix in the
direction ororientation of - suffix in the
manner of - suffix in the
matter of; withregard to
Etymologies
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From wise ("way, manner").
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The term penny-wise is hyphenated because it is a compound modifier in which wise means smart, rather than a use of the suffix -wise.
Essential Guide to Business Style and Usage PAUL R. MARTIN 2002
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The term penny-wise is hyphenated because it is a compound modifier in which wise means smart, rather than a use of the suffix -wise.
Essential Guide to Business Style and Usage PAUL R. MARTIN 2002
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Claims to pay less than his secretary because she pays INCOME taxes while he pays CAPITAL GAINS- very different taxation %-wise, 2.
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