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Madonnawise

adverb

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Wiktionary

adv

Etymology: From Madonna + -wise.

  1. In the manner of the Virgin Mary.

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

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