ˈeastling, a., -lings, adv. Sc.
In 8 eastlin, -lins.
[f. east + -ling, with adverbial genitive -s. Cf. backlings.]
A. adj. Of the wind: Easterly. B. adv. In an easterly direction.
| 1725 Ramsay Gentle Sheph. i. ii, This [elm] shields the other frae the eastlin blast. 1768 Ross Helenore 58 (Jam.) Ay hading eastlins, as the ground did fa'. 1789 Burns Let. J. Tennant 7 This blae eastlin wind. |