flatling

[ flat-ling ]
/ ˈflæt lɪŋ /

adverb Also flat·lings. British Dialect.

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

adjective

Obsolete. dealt with the flat side.

Origin of flatling

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

Words nearby flatling

flatheaded borer, flatiron, flatland, flatlet, flatline, flatling, flatly, flatmate, flats, flatscreen, flatstick

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 sword Also (for adv): flatlings