Dictionary entry

Side (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Side, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Sided; p. pr. & vb. n.Siding.] 1. To lean on one side. Bacon.

2. To embrace the opinions of one party, or engage in its interest, in opposition to another party; to take sides; as, to side with the ministerial party.

All side in parties, and begin the attack. Pope.