sideling

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Etymology 1[edit]

From Middle English sidlyng (early 14th century), from side + -lyng (modern English side +‎ -ling).

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sideling (comparative more sideling, superlative most sideling)

  1. directed toward one side
  2. inclined; having an inclination
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Etymology 2[edit]

From Middle English sideling, sidelinge, equivalent to side +‎ -ling.

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sideling (comparative more sideling, superlative most sideling)

  1. in a sidelong direction
  2. obliquely; askew
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