v., n., & adj.
--v.
1. intr. have the eyes turned in different directions, have a squint.
2 intr. (often foll. by at) look obliquely or with half-closed eyes.
3 tr. close (one's eyes) quickly, hold (one's eyes) half-shut.
--n.
1. STRABISMUS.
2 a stealthy or sidelong glance.
3 colloq. a glance or look (had a squint at it).
4 an oblique opening through the wall of a church affording a view of the altar.
5 a leaning or inclination towards a particular object or aim.
--adj.
1. squinting.
2 looking different ways.
Phrases and idioms:
squint-eyed
1. squinting.
2 malignant, ill-willed.
Derivatives:
squinter n. squinty adj.
Etymology: ASQUINT: (adj.) perh. f. squint-eyed f. obs. squint (adv.) f. ASQUINT