askant

English

Adjective

askant (comparative more askant, superlative most askant)

  1. (dated) Aslant, or sloping.
    • 1901, Elizabeth Stoddard, The Morgesons‎:
      While appearing to listen to Adelaide, her eyes wandered over me with speculation askant in them.

Adverb

askant (comparative more askant, superlative most askant)

  1. (dated) Aslant, or askance, or sideways
    • 1917, Eugene Manlove Rhodes, Copper Streak Trail‎:
      He folded the bill lovingly and tucked it away; but he flipped the coin from his thumb, spinning in the sun, caught it as it fell, and glanced askant at old Pete.

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