flatling

adverb Also flat·lings. British Dialect.

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

adjective

3. Obsolete. dealt with the flat side.

adverb

1. in a flat or prostrate position

adjective, adverb

2. with the flat side, as of a swordAlso (for adv): flatlings