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cater-cornered Definition

cater-cornered (katə kôr′nərd, katē-; esp.formerly, katər-)

adjective

diagonal

Etymology: ME cater, four (< OFr catre < L quattuor, four) + cornered

adverb

diagonally or obliquely

Browse dictionary entries near cater-cornered

  1. cater
  2. catenulate
  3. catenate
  4. catenary
  5. catena
  6. category
  7. categorize
  8. categorical imperative
  9. categorical
  10. catechumen
  1. cater-cousin
  2. cater to
  3. cateran
  4. caterer
  5. caterpillar
  6. caterwaul
  7. catfight
  8. catfish
  9. catgut
  10. cath