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askant

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askantadv. [Cf. D. schuin, schuins, sideways, schuiven to shove, schuinte slope. Cf. Asquint.].
     Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion.  [1913 Webster]
    "They dart away; they wheel askance."  [1913 Webster]
    "My palfrey eyed them askance."  [1913 Webster]
    "Both . . . were viewed askance by authority."  [1913 Webster]
askantadj. 
     toward the side, rather than directly ahead; -- used of a glance.  [WordNet 1.5]

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