Madonnawise

Madonnawise

English

Etymology

Madonna +‎ -wise

Adverb

Madonnawise (not comparable)

1. In the manner of the Virgin Mary.
   • 1851, The International magazine of literature, art, and science, Volume 4 (page 651)

     Her dark chestnut hair, parted Madonnawise on her pale and thoughtful brow, fell in rich clusters down an ivory neck...

   • 1946, Dennis Gray Stoll, ...The dove found no rest, page 38:

     She simply sat smiling her smile of bliss, nursing her husband's feet Madonnawise on her lap.

   • 1952, Sholem Aleichem, Wandering star, page 216:

     Here her eyes must be wide open, gazing upward Madonnawise.