anent

[ uh-nent ]

preposition

1. in regard to; about; concerning.
2. British. beside; in line with.

anent

/ əˈnɛnt /

preposition

1. lying against; alongside
2. concerning; about

Word History and Origins

Origin of anent¹

before 900; Middle English variant (with excrescent -t; ancient ¹ ) of anen, Old English on emn, on efen on even ¹ (ground), with, beside

Word History and Origins

Origin of anent¹

Old English on efen, literally: on even (ground)

Example Sentences

The main object of his official progress was to collect information for new legislation anent the municipalities.

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Many other lords made vows anent sundry matters, & all men drank the heirship ale.

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Then the King said that they would first of all keep quiet and learn more particulars anent this host.

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Not until we had returned from that first duty did she listen to what was told her anent the movements of the English.

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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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