sideling

English

Etymology 1

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

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Adjective

sideling (comparative more sideling, superlative most sideling)

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

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

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Adverb

sideling (comparative more sideling, superlative most sideling)

  1. in a sidelong direction
  2. obliquely; askew
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Etymology 3

Noun

sideling (plural sidelings)

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

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