sideling

1 of 2

adverb

side·​ling ˈsīd-liŋ 

archaic

: in a sidelong direction : sideways

sideling

2 of 2

adjective

1

archaic : directed toward one side : oblique

2

archaic : having an inclination : sloping

sideling ground

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English sidling, from side entry 1 + -ling entry 2

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1