Side

s. (rive, Saxon; sade, Dutch.) The part of animals fortified by the ribs (Thomson). 2. Any part of any body opposed to any other part (Wilkins). 3. The right or Jeft (Dryden), 4. Margin; edge; verge (Roscommon). 5. Any thing of local respect (Milton), 6. Party; interest; faction; sect (Sprat). 7. Any part placed in contra dist i net i on or opposition to another (Til lots on). It is used to note consanguinity: as, he 2s cousin by his father’s side. Sipe. (from the noun.) 1. Lateral (Exodus). 2. Oblique; indirect (Hooker). Zo Stpg. v. n. (from the noun.) 1. To lean on one side (Bacon)... 2. To take a party; to engage in a faction (Swift). ~ SIDEBOARD. s, (sade and Loard.) The side table on which conveniences are placed for those that eat at the other table (Dryden). 730