askant

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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 Rhodes, Eugene Manlove

"Up all night, I presume," eyeing him askant.

From Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter by Lynch, Lawrence L.

I glanced at him askant, my boy, and says I, innocently, "I see a still better reason for your clothing yourself for battle in newspapers."

From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Newell, Robert H.

"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 Wood, Henry C.

As he walked over to it he nodded to half a score of acquaintances, some of whom looked askant at his companion, and exchanged whispered comments after he had passed.

From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander