sideling

adj, adv — 4 senses

sideling

adj

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

1

directed toward one side

2

inclined; having an inclination

Synonyms: directed to one side, sloping

sideling

adv

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

1

in a sidelong direction

2

obliquely; askew

Synonyms: sideways
Derived terms: sidle
Related terms: sidelong, sideward, sidewise

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