sideling

English

Alternative forms

• sidling

Etymology 1

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

Adjective

sideling (comparative more sideling, superlative most sideling)

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

Synonyms

• (directed to one side): oblique
• (inclining): sloping

Etymology 2

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

Adverb

sideling (comparative more sideling, superlative most sideling)

1. in a sidelong direction
2. obliquely; askew
   • (Can we date this quote by Jonathan Swift and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     A fellow nailed up maps […] some sideling, and others upside down.

Synonyms

• sideways

Derived terms

• sidle

Related terms

• sidelong
• sideward
• sidewise

Anagrams

• glinides, sleiding