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sideling en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. directed toward one side
  2. inclined; having an inclination

Forms

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sidling alternative lexicographic
more sideling Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most sideling Degree=Sup lexicographic

Synonyms

sloping (inclining) · directed to one side

sideling en · ADV · etymology 2

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. in a sidelong direction
  2. obliquely; askew

Forms

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most sideling Degree=Sup lexicographic
sidling alternative lexicographic
more sideling Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Deriveds

sidle

Relateds

sideward · sidelong · sidewise

Synonyms

sideways

sideling en · NOUN · etymology 3

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, archaic) Archaic form of siding (“side branch of railway track”).
    alt of siding
    • Upon the main stem […] there is also but one track of Rails with sidelings and turnouts. 1832, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, Annual Report of the President and Directors... (page 5)

Forms

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sidelings Number=Plur lexicographic