Where does “squinting” come from?
Squinting derives from the English verb squint, which comes from the Middle English adverb asqweynt, of uncertain origin.
squinting (English): present participle of squint; The act of one who...
Definitions
- present participle of squint; The act of one who...
Ancestry of “squinting”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | squint | To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright... |
| 2 | English | asquint | Looking sideways, as though warily; With narrowed... |
| 3 | Middle English | asquint | — |
Words derived from “squinting”