Definition of asquint Asquint

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We found 7 definitions of asquint from 6 different sources.

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What does asquint mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

asquint - (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, askant, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • asquint (Adverb)
    In a manner with narrowed eyes.
  • asquint (Adjective)
    Looking sideways, as though warily.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • asquint (adv.)
    With the eye directed to one side; not in the straight line of vision; obliquely; awry, so as to see distortedly; as, to look asquint.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

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

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • asquint
    a-skwint′, adv. and adj. towards the corner of the eye: obliquely

Part of speech

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  • asquint, adjective.

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