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anent
[ uh-nent ]
preposition
- in regard to; about; concerning.
- British. beside; in line with.
anent
/ əˈnɛnt /
preposition
- lying against; alongside
- concerning; about
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Origin of anent1
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Example Sentences
The main object of his official progress was to collect information for new legislation anent the municipalities.
Many other lords made vows anent sundry matters, & all men drank the heirship ale.
Then the King said that they would first of all keep quiet and learn more particulars anent this host.
Not until we had returned from that first duty did she listen to what was told her anent the movements of the English.
MacGonigal seemed to regard this personal inquiry anent his well-being as affording a safe means of escape from a dilemma.
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