Etymology

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Today it means: Of or relating to the side (of something); lateral. Full definition →

Middle English *sideli
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  1. Middle English · inherited from*sideli
  2. English todaysidely

From Middle English *sideli (adjective), sideli (adverb), equivalent to side + -ly. Cognate with German seitlich (“lateral”). Compare also sideling.

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