3. To look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously. Beau & Fl.
SKEW
Skew, v. t. Etym: [See Skew, adv.]
1. To shape or form in an oblique way; to cause to take an oblique position.
2. To throw or hurl obliquely.
SKEWBALD
Skew"bald`, a.
Defn: Marked with spots and patches of white and some color other than black; — usually distinguished from piebald, in which the colors are properly white and black. Said of horses.
SKEWER Skew"er, n. Etym: [Probably of Scand, origin; cf. Sw. & Dan. skifer a slate. Cf. Shuver a fragment.]
Defn: A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting. Meat well stuck with skewers to make it look round. Swift.
SKEWER
Skew"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skewered; p. pr. & vb. n. Skewering.]
Defn: To fasten with skewers.