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ASQUINT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does asquint mean?
• ASQUINT (adjective)
The adjective ASQUINT has 1 sense:
1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Familiarity information: ASQUINT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Synonyms:
askance; askant; asquint; sidelong; squint; squint-eyed; squinty
Context example:
sidelong glances
Similar:
indirect (not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination)
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