Turned or twisted toward one side; not in a straight or true direction, or position; out of the right course; distorted; obliquely; asquint; with oblique vision; as, to glance awry.
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of Crook
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of Crook
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Astray; faultily; improperly; wrongly; ill.
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Awry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; -- sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or entry.
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Leaning to one side because of some defect of structure; as, a lopsided ship.
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imp. of Wring. Wrung.
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