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flat•ling
(flat′ling),USA pronunciation adv. Also, flat′lings. [Brit. Dial.]
adj.
- in a flat position;
with the flat side, as of a sword. - flatly or positively.
adj.
- [Obs.]dealt with the flat side.
- 1325–75; Middle English; see flat1, -ling2