adv. Obs. or dial. [f. ARSE sb. + -LING(S; cf. backling(s.] Backwards.

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c. 1000.  Ags. Ps. xxxiv. 5. Syn hi ʓecyrde on earsling.

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1768.  Ross, Helenore, 43 (Jam.). Then Lindy to stand up began to try; But—he fell arselins back.

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