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Webster 1913 Edition


Askew

A-skew′

,
adv.
&
Adj.
[Pref.
a-
+
skew
.]
Awry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; – sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or entry.
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition


Askew

ASKEW'

,
adv.
With a wry look; aside; askant; sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or envy.