† ˈnoseling(s, adv. Obs.
In 5 noselyng(e, -lyng(g)ys.
[f. nose n. + -ling2.]
On the nose, face downwards.
| 14.. Sir Beues (Naples MS.) 649 He leide him noselyng on þe grounde. c 1440 Promp. Parv. 358/2 Noselynggys (S. noslyngys), suppinus (S. resupinus). 1470–85 Malory Arthur xvii. iv. 695 He was smyten with a swerd on the ryghte foote that he felle doune noselynge to the shyps bord. |