askant
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"Mamma," said she, her eyes cast down, her head askant like a shy bird's, "I am afraid I have a lover!"
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
It was a community of men of the same mind who were even looked askant upon by the Government.
From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Rudolf von Gottschall
Lady Bassett drew back, and eyed her askant with amazement and terror.
From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Charles Reade
He saw Zalia look askant because he did not go on working and, to account for his resting, drew his whetstone from his trouser-pocket and began slowly to sharpen the sickle.
From The Path of Life by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
Yet he boldly enters your presence, sits by your side, looks you askant in the face, asks you questions, communicates information, and feigns himself your friend and the friend of everybody.
From Talkers With Illustrations by John Bate
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