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sideling.

directed toward one side

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. directed toward one side

  2. inclined; having an inclination

Where this word comes from

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

adv
  1. in a sidelong direction

  2. obliquely; askew

Where this word comes from

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

noun
  1. Archaic form of siding (“side branch of railway track”).

    alt-of · archaic
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