Where does “flatlong” come from?
flatlong (English) comes from English flatling, from Middle English flatling.
flatlong (English): With the flat side downward; not edgewise
Definitions
- With the flat side downward; not edgewise
Ancestry of “flatlong”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | flatling | Flatly, plainly; In a flat position; With the... |
| 2 | Middle English | flatling | — |