To look obliquely; to turn the eye and cast a look from a corner, either in contempt, defiance or frowning, or for a sly look.

To look with a forced countenance.

To allure with smiles.

The cheek. Obs.

Complexion; hue; face. Obs.

An oblique view. - With jealous leer malign eyed them askance.

An affected cast of countenance./ . Damn with faint praise, concede with civil leer.

Empty; also, trifling; frivolous. Obs.