The word "more askant" is spelled with a silent letter "k." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /mɔːr əsˈkænt/. The "k" is present in the spelling of "askant" to indicate the pronunciation of the "s" sound as /sk/. However, the "k" is not pronounced and is therefore considered silent. "More askant" means to be viewed or observed with suspicion or skepticism. This phrase is often used to describe a situation or person that appears questionable or suspicious.
The phrase "more askant" is not a common or recognized phrase. It seems to be a combination of two separate words: "more" and "askant". However, "more askant" does not have a specific etymology since it is not a widely used or established term.