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flatling

American

[flat-ling] / ˈflæt lɪŋ /

adverb

British Dialect.

in a flat position; with the flat side, as of a sword.
flatly or positively.

adjective

Obsolete. dealt with the flat side.

flatling British

/ ˈflætlɪŋ /

adverb

in a flat or prostrate position

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adjective

Also (for adv): flatlings. with the flat side, as of a sword

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of flatling

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at flat ¹, -ling ²

Example Sentences

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Farewell, Romance!" the Lake-folk sighed; "We lift the weight of flatling years; The caverns of the mountain side Hold him who scorns our hutted piers.

From The Seven Seas by Kipling, Rudyard

Farewell, Romance!" the Lake-folk sighed; "We lift the weight of flatling years; The caverns of the mountain-side Hold him who scorns our hutted piers.

From Verses 1889-1896 by Kipling, Rudyard

And therewithal flatling he fell to his feet, and would have kissed them, but Sir Launcelot would not let him; and then either made great joy of other.

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir

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