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flatling

[ flat-ling ]
/ ˈflæt lɪŋ /
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adverb Also flatlings. British Dialect.
in a flat position; with the flat side, as of a sword.
flatly or positively.
adjective
Obsolete. dealt with the flat side.
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Origin of flatling

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at flat1, -ling2

Words nearby flatling

flat knot, flatland, flatlet, flat light, flatline, flatling, flatly, flatmate, flat on one's back, flat-out, flat-pack
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British Dictionary definitions for flatling

flatling
/ (ˈflætlɪŋ) archaic, or dialect /
adverb
in a flat or prostrate position
adjective, adverb
with the flat side, as of a swordAlso (for adv): flatlings
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