sideling
[adverb]
Synonyms: sideways, crabwise, laterally, sidelings, sidelong, sideward, sidewise
[adjective]
Synonyms: steep, abrupt, arduous, precipitate, precipitous, sheer, steepdown, steep-to, steep-up, stickle

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sideling adverb & adjective. ['sʌɪdlɪŋ] ME.
[from SIDE noun + -LING².]
A. adverb.
1. = SIDELONG adverb 1. Now rare. ME.

2. a. To or on one side of something. rare. M16-L18.
b. With an inclination to one side. E17-E18.

3. On a side-saddle; facing to the side. Only in 17.
b. adjective.
1. Situated towards or at the side(s). LME-M16.

2. Directed or moving sideways; oblique, sidelong. arch. E17.

3. Sloping, steep. Now chiefly dial. E17.

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sideling noun. ['sʌɪdlɪŋ] Now dial. ME.
[from SIDE noun + -LING¹.]
1. A piece of land lying by the side of a larger portion or by a stream. ME-E18.

2. A slope, esp. one along the side of which a track or road runs. E19.

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