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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of hideling form-of, plural

Adjective

1. 1
   Clandestine; furtive; hideling.

Adverb

1. 1
   In a clandestine manner; secretly; stealthily; furtively; in secret. not-comparable

   "An' she's to come to you here, hidlings, as it war?"

Example

More examples

"An' she's to come to you here, hidlings, as it war?"

Etymology

From hide + -lings.

Related phrases

in secret

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