anent /əˈnɛnt/ preposition4 •(no longer used) Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.I have just found out something with which to repay that very kind favor of yours anent the "lift" angle on stories. — 1937 •(no longer used) Against, in front of, fronting; before; opposite; over against, on the other side.[…] if Painter did ever abide in the old bark mill said to be anent his brother's freehold. — 2005 •(no longer used) In the opinion or judgment of. •(no longer used) In a line with; side by side with; on a level with.ANENT, opposite. Usually "ovver-anent." — 1865
