Associations to the word «Askant»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

ASKANT, adjective. (dated) Aslant, or sloping.
ASKANT, adverb. (dated) Aslant, or askance, or sideways

Dictionary definition

ASKANT, adjective. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances".

Wise words

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