Associations to the word «Askant»
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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