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/flat"ling/, adv. Also, flatlings. Brit. Dial.1. in a flat position; with the flat side, as of a sword.2. flatly or positively.adj.3. Obs. dealt with the flat side.[1325-75; ME; see FLAT1, -LING2]
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Flatling — Flat ling, adv. [Flat, a. + adverbial suff. ling.] With the flat side, as of a sword; flatlong; in a prostrate position. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flatling — [flat′lôŋ΄flat′liŋ] adv. [ME: see FLAT1 & LING2] [Now Brit. Dial.] Brit. Dial. 1. at full length 2. with the flat side, as of a sword: Also flatlings or flatlong [flat′lôŋ΄] … English World dictionary
flatling — /ˈflætlɪŋ/ (say flatling) Obsolete –adverb 1. in a flat position; with the flat side, as of a sword. –adjective 2. dealt with the flat side …
flatling — or flatlings adverb Date: 15th century dialect British with a flat side or edge … New Collegiate Dictionary
flatling — flat·ling … English syllables
flatling — … Useful english dictionary
-ling — An adverbial suffix; as, darkling, flatling. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
-ling — I. noun suffix Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English ing 1. one connected with or having the quality of < hireling > 2. young, small, or inferior one < duckling > II. adverb suffix or lings … New Collegiate Dictionary
flatlings — adverb see flatling … New Collegiate Dictionary
flatlings — adverb see flatling I … Useful english dictionary
