Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CON'TRA-RI-WISE
CON'TRA-RI-WISE, adv. [contrary and wise, manner.]
On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand. Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing; but contrariwise, blessing. – 1 Pet. iii.
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