sideling

Etymology 1

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

adj

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

Etymology 2

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

adv

  1. in a sidelong direction
  2. obliquely; askew

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