{ } adv. [ Cf. D. schuin, schuins, sideways, schuiven to shove, schuinte slope. Cf. Asquint. ] Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion. [ 1913 Webster ]
They dart away; they wheel askance. Beattie. [ 1913 Webster ]
My palfrey eyed them askance. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Both . . . were viewed askance by authority. Gladstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; - Elizabeth Bowen, Syn. askant, squint-eyed, squint, sidelong, asquint, squinty, Example:her eyes with their misted askance look; sidelong glances