Skew, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Skewed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Skewing.] 1. To walk obliquely; to go sidling; to lie or move obliquely.
Child, you must walk straight, without skewing. L'Estrange.
2. To start aside; to shy, as a horse.
3. To look obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously. Beau. & Fl.