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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sideling,) Sidling, Sydling, adj., adv. and prep. [ME and e.m.E. sidlyng (Manning), sydlyng (c1400), sydelyng (Malory) (all advs.), sideling (1548, adj.); Sid(e n.] a. adj. Situated at the side. b. adv. From the side; sideways; obliquely. c. prep. Along the side of, from (the direction of) the side of. —a. 1460 Hay Alex. 1402.
On the thropill he hit him sic a straik Quhill of his helm the sidling cowart brak —b. 1460 Hay Alex. 1509.
They brak vpoun thame sidling with ane force 1596 Paisley B. Rec. 184.
Upon the Hie Gait of the said burgh … [he] come sydling behind the said Johne and strak him with ane quhinger upon the heid —c. 1460 Hay Alex. 1441.
Sidling the hors the blud ran stramand doun
