slant etymology

Etymology:

The word "slant" is derived from the Old English word "slantan," which means "to go in an oblique direction." This word is related to the Dutch word "schenden," which means "to cut across."

Meaning:

• To slope or lean at an angle.
• To give a particular bias or viewpoint to.
• To cut or mark obliquely.
• A slope or angle.
• A particular bias or viewpoint.

Origin:

The word "slant" entered English from Middle Dutch in the 15th century. It is believed that the Dutch word "schenden" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*sek̂h-," which means "to cut." This root is also found in other English words such as "shear," "sickle," and "section."

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