Where does “askance” come from?
Askance comes from Middle English askances, whose origin and ultimate etymology remain uncertain.
askance (English): With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion;...
Definitions
- With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion;...
Ancestry of “askance”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | askances | as if |