[əˈskwɪnt], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with a glance to one side or from the corner of the eyes
(e.g: a woman looked asquint at me)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: perhaps from a- ‘on’ + a Low German or Dutch word related to modern Dutch schuinte ‘slant’

[əˈskwɪnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- glancing to one side or from the corner of the eyes
(e.g: ‘I don't understand,’ Bridget told her with an asquint look)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: perhaps from a- ‘on’ + a Low German or Dutch word related to modern Dutch schuinte ‘slant’