Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Out of the proper direction; deranged: askew.

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Examples

  • ‘Ye have it — ye have it,’ said Peter; ‘that is, not clean skivie, but —’

    Redgauntlet 2008

  • 'Ye have it -- ye have it,' said Peter; 'that is, not clean skivie, but --'

    Redgauntlet Walter Scott 1801

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