Definition of cant

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Cant (n.) The idioms and peculiarities of speech in any sect, class, or occupation..

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Lycanthropic :: Lycanthropic (a.) Pertaining to lycanthropy.
Retinaculum :: Retinaculum (n.) A small gland or process to which bodies are attached; as, the glandular retinacula to which the pollinia of orchids are attached, or the hooks which support the seeds in many acanthaceous plants..
Void :: Void (a.) To remove the contents of; to make or leave vacant or empty; to quit; to leave; as, to void a table..
Low-thoughted :: Low-thoughted (a.) Having one's thoughts directed toward mean or insignificant subjects.
Scantling :: Scantling (v. t.) A piece of timber sawed or cut of a small size, as for studs, rails, etc..
Significant :: Significant (a.) Deserving to be considered; important; momentous; as, a significant event..
Antiattrition :: Antiattrition (n.) Anything to prevent the effects of friction, esp. a compound lubricant for machinery, etc., often consisting of plumbago, with some greasy material; antifriction grease..
Cantilena :: Cantilena (n.) See Cantabile.
Surgeoncy :: Surgeon (n.) Any one of numerous species of chaetodont fishes of the family Teuthidae, or Acanthuridae, which have one or two sharp lancelike spines on each side of the base of the tail. Called also surgeon fish, doctor fish, lancet fish, and sea surgeon..
Vesicant :: Vesicant (n.) A vesicatory.
Pilulous :: Pilulous (a.) Like a pill; small; insignificant.
Canton :: Canton (n.) A small territorial district; esp. one of the twenty-two independent states which form the Swiss federal republic; in France, a subdivision of an arrondissement. See Arrondissement..
Peccant :: Peccant (n.) An offender.
Provision :: Provision (n.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation..
Cant :: Cant (a.) Of the nature of cant; affected; vulgar.
Cant :: Cant (v. i.) To make whining pretensions to goodness; to talk with an affectation of religion, philanthropy, etc.; to practice hypocrisy; as, a canting fanatic..
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Acanthocarpous :: Acanthocarpous (a.) Having the fruit covered with spines.
Sacrificant :: Sacrificant (n.) One who offers a sacrifice.
Cantle :: Cantle (n.) A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part.
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