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askance definition

askance (ə skans′)

adverb

  1. with a sideways glance
  2. with suspicion, disapproval, etc.

Etymology: ME ascaunce; form < ase quances < as(e), as + OFr quanses, how if < VL quam si < L quam, how + si, if; meaning < ME askoin < a-, a- + skwyn < Du schuin, sideways

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