askant

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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

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 Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

"Not I," said Leicester, looking askant at the picture.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 by Various

She gave an askant look into it, and was silent.

From Hills of the Shatemuc by Warner, Susan

Barbara turned grave directly; he eyed her askant, and saw the random shot had gone home.

From International Short Stories English by Various