sklent

or sclent

[ sklent ]

noun

1. any slanting surface, as a slope.
2. a sideways or oblique movement.
3. a sideways glance.

verb (used without object)

1. to move or lie on a slant.
2. to deviate from a straight course.
3. to deviate from the truth; lie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sklent¹

1505–15; earlier sklente (v.), variant of Middle English slenten to slant

Example Sentences

Sklent, a Scotch form of slant.

From Project Gutenberg

This while my notion's ta'en a sklent, To try my fate in guid black prent; But still the mair I'm that way bent, Something cries, Hoolie!

From Project Gutenberg

Do ye envy the city gent, Behint a kist to lie and sklent, Or purse-proud, big wi’ cent. per cent.

From Project Gutenberg

Now if ye’re ane o’ warl’s folk, Wha rate the wearer by the cloak, An’ sklent on poverty their joke Wi’ bitter sneer, Wi’ you nae friendship I will troke, Nor cheap nor dear.

From Project Gutenberg

To SCLENT, SKLENT, v. n. to slope.

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