adv. Her. Also 7 -waies, 8– -ways. [f. BEND sb.2 + -WISE.] In the position occupied by a bend on a shield; in the direction of a bend, diagonally.
1610. Guillim, Heraldry, II. vi. 63. Hee beareth Azure, a Pile waued, issuing out of the Dexter corner of the Escocheon Bendwaies, Or.
1727. Chambers, Cycl., Bendy … An escutcheon divided bend-wise.
1864. Boutell, Heraldry Hist. & Pop., xviii. 289. Standards were also, generally divided bend-wise into compartments by Motto-bands.
