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askant.

Aslant; to one side, askance.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv
  1. Aslant; to one side, askance.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Alteration of askance, apparently after aslant.

adj
  1. Aslant, sloping.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Alteration of askance, apparently after aslant.

verb
  1. Dated form of askance.

    alt-of · dated
Where this word comes from

Alteration of askance, apparently after aslant.

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