"sliding" meaning in Middle English

See sliding in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈsliːdinɡ(ə)/ Forms: slydynge [alternative], slidyng [alternative], slydyng [alternative], slidinge [alternative], slithinge [alternative]
Etymology: From sliden + -ynge. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|sliden|-ynge}} sliden + -ynge Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} sliding
  1. The act of making a slip or losing one's traction.
    Sense id: en-sliding-enm-noun-Oj6y5yhm Categories (other): Gaits Disambiguation of Gaits: 20 39 41
  2. (rare) Effortless or fluid movement. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-sliding-enm-noun-t~rfwEML Categories (other): Gaits Disambiguation of Gaits: 20 39 41
  3. (rare) Dragging; moving something alongside oneself. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-sliding-enm-noun-Y33LD7Cb Categories (other): Gaits Disambiguation of Gaits: 20 39 41

Alternative forms

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        "(rare) Dragging; moving something alongside oneself."
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