General
anent
What does anent mean?
About or concerning; regarding a matter. Now chiefly formal/legal in Scots.
"I wrote tae the cooncil anent the potholes."
Origin
Scots, from Old English 'onefen/onemn' (alongside, concerning).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'anent' mean?
It means about, concerning, or regarding a matter, as in 'I wrote to the council anent the potholes.'
Is 'anent' still used?
It survives chiefly in formal or legal Scots usage, though it can sound archaic or literary elsewhere.
Where does 'anent' come from?
It's Scots, from Old English 'onefen/onemn', meaning alongside or concerning.
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