definition of
[askance]

[1] #1 askance s. [askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong] (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances". wn

[2] #2 askance r. with suspicion or disapproval; "he looked askance at the offer". wn

[3] #3 askance r. with a side or oblique glance; "did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes". wn