Definition of askant Askant

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We found 6 definitions of askant from 5 different sources.

What does askant mean?

Adjective
askant - (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"
		askance, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong

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askant (adv.)
Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion.

askant
Directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion (used especially of glances).

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askant in sign language