biais

Etymology
Probably borrowed from, of uncertain origin. Possibly via from, from  +  (root ); alternatively (preferred by TFLi) from  "with two axes".

Noun

 * 1) means, way
 * 2) angle, aspect, way
 * 3)  bias
 * 4) slant, diagonal line
 * 5)  bias
 * 1) slant, diagonal line
 * 2)  bias

Adjective

 * 1) slant, slanting

Etymology
From. From the 12th century.

Noun

 * 1) way, manner