Etymology
The word "sidelong" is derived from the Old English word "sidelinges," which means "sideways." It is a compound word formed by the Old English words "side" (referring to the side of the body) and "linges" (referring to direction).
Meaning
"Sidelong" means:
Origin
The word "sidelong" can be traced back to the Indo-European root "*seik-," which means "to cut." This root is also found in other words such as "sickle" and "saw."
In Old English, the word "sidelinges" originally referred to the sideward movement of a crab. Over time, the word came to be used more generally to describe sidelong movement or direction.
The word "sidelong" has been used in English for over 1,000 years. It is still frequently used today in both its literal and figurative senses.
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