adv. [ Cf. Askant, Squint. ] With the eye directed to one side; not in the straight line of vision; obliquely; awry, so as to see distortedly; as, to look asquint. [ 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