† aflatadv.
Obsolete.
In or into a flat position, flatly.
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the world > space > relative position > horizontal position or condition > [adverb] > in a flat position
platc1300
flatlyc1425
platlings1447
aflat1626
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §426 Lay all his branches a-flat upon the Ground.
1751 J. Bartram Observ. Trav. from Pensilvania 41 All the sides and roof of the cabin is made of bark..bent round on the top, or set aflatt.
1812 W. Tennant Anster Fair iv. xxvii. 83 Swop! there a jumper falls, aflat upon the mould.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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