Where does “squint” come from?
Squint comes from Middle English asqweynt, of unknown origin and meaning.
squint (English): To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright...
Definitions
- To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright...
Ancestry of “squint”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | asquint | Looking sideways, as though warily; With narrowed... |
| 2 | Middle English | asquint | — |
Words derived from “squint”