SQUINTS Meaning and
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Squints, as a noun, is a plural form of the word "squint", which is primarily used as a verb and occasionally as a noun. As a verb, squint refers to the act of partially closing one's eyes in order to see more clearly or focus on something. This action involves narrowing the eyelids, usually due to a difficulty in vision or the presence of bright light. Squinting is often done as a reflex to protect the eyes from intense illumination or as an attempt to enhance visual clarity by reducing the amount of light entering the eyes.
As a noun, squint may refer to the condition known as "strabismus," where the eyes are not aligned properly and do not work together as a team. This results in the eyes pointing in different directions, affecting depth perception and visual coordination. The term "squints" could therefore be used to describe individuals with strabismus in the plural form.
In a broader sense, "squints" may also be used informally to describe someone who habitually or frequently squints, or has a tendency to partially close their eyes. This colloquial use of the term suggests a physical trait or mannerism, rather than an indication of a medical condition.
To summarize, squints refer to either the act of partially closing one's eyes, typically to adjust vision, or people affected by the visual condition known as strabismus. It can also informally describe someone who habitually squints.
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Etymology of SQUINTS
The word "squints" is derived from the verb "squint" which originated around the 15th century. The etymology of "squint" can be traced back to the Latin word "squinantiare" or "squinare", meaning to make a distorted face or to squint. This Latin word was then borrowed into Old English as "scwindan", which also meant to squint or look sidelong. Over time, "scwindan" evolved into the Middle English word "squinten", and eventually became the plural noun "squints", referring to people who have a condition in which the eyes deviate from their normal position and do not align properly.
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Conjugate verb Squints
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