askant
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The Valley soldiers were largely of the Presbyterian faith, and of a solemn, pious demeanor, and looked askant at the caperings of my Creoles, holding them to be "devices and snares."
From Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War by Richard Taylor
"Has the Squire offered us a home?" she questioned eagerly, eyeing her daughter askant.
From The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky by Henry C. Wood
The actors gathered in groups and looked askant.
From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by George C. Hazelton
Barbara turned grave directly; he eyed her askant, and saw the random shot had gone home.
From International Short Stories English by Various
He folded the bill lovingly and tucked it away; but he flipped the coin from his thumb, spinning in the sun, caught it as it fell, and glanced askant at old Pete.
From Copper Streak Trail by Eugene Manlove Rhodes
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