The word "most cornerways" is spelled /məʊst ˈkɔːnəweɪz/. The pronunciation of this word shows that it is made up of two syllables, where the first syllable is pronounced with a short o sound, and the second syllable is pronounced with the -ways suffix, indicating direction. The spelling of this word is unique and not commonly used in everyday language. It is often used in a descriptive way to depict a direction or location in relation to a corner or cornered position.
The phrase most cornerways does not have a defined etymology as it is not a widely recognized term in the English language. The word cornerways itself, however, is a compound of corner and the suffix -ways, which means in a particular direction. The term corner originates from the Old French word corniere, meaning angle or corner, which is derived from the Latin word cornus, meaning projecting point or horn.