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on⋅side

   [on-sahyd, awn-]
–adjective, adverb Sports.
not offside; being within the prescribed line or area at the beginning of or during play or a play.
Origin:
1840–50; on + side 1
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on·side     (ŏn'sīd', ôn'-)  Pronunciation Key 
adv.   & adj. Sports
In such a position as to be able to play or receive a ball or puck legally.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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onside

adjective
not offside; being within the prescribed area of play [ant: offside] 

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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