asquint
pronunciation
How to pronounce asquint in British English:
UK [ə'skwɪnt]
How to pronounce asquint in American English:
US [ə'skwɪnt]
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- Adjective:
- (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Word Origin
- asquint (adv.)
- early 13c., "obliquely, with a sidelong glance," of uncertain etymology; from a- (1) + "a word corresponding to Du. schuinte 'slope, slant' of the independent use of which no instances survive ..." [OED]. "Middle English Dictionary" compares French équinter "cut to a point;" French dialectal (e)squintar "cast a glance, look furtively."
Example
- 1. Asquint good operation energy what necessaries is in hospital what .