in like wise

English

Alternative forms

• in likewise

Etymology

From Middle English in like wise (“in like manner”).

Prepositional phrase

in like wise

1. (obsolete) In the same way. [15th–17th c.]
   • 1526, [William Tyndale, transl.], The Newe Testamẽt […] (Tyndale Bible), [Worms, Germany: Peter Schöffer], →OCLC, Acts:

     Also all the prophetes from Samuell, and thenceforth as many as have spoken, have in lykwyse tolde of these dayes.

   • 1533, Thomas Cranmer, letter:

     Brother Rosell, in my right hearty wise I commend me unto you, and in like wise unto my sister your bedfellow, &c.