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Cast of the Eye
(A). A squint. One meaning of the word cast is to twist or
warp. Thus, a fabric is said to “cast” when it warps; and seamen speak of “casting,” or turning the
head of a ship on the tack it is to sail. We also speak of a “casting”
or turning vote.
“My goode bowe clene cast [twisted] on one side.” —Ascham:
Toxophilus.
Cast Pearls before Swine
(To). If pearls are cast to swine, the swine would only
trample them under foot.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Cast of the Eye from Infoplease:
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