† ˈwombling, -long,adv.Obs.rare. [f. womb n. + -ling, -long.] With the belly on the ground or along a surface. 13..K. Alis. 5658 (Laud MS.) Þe Addres..to-cleueþ wombelyng.c1460J. Russell Bk. Nurture 451 Lay your cony wombelonge vche side to þe chyne.