Definition of cant

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Cant (v. i.) To speak in a whining voice, or an affected, singsong tone..

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Insignificant :: Insignificant (a.) Having no weight or effect; answering no purpose; unimportant; valueless; futile.
Domesticant :: Domesticant (a.) Forming part of the same family.
Excantation :: Excantation (n.) Disenchantment by a countercharm.
Decanting :: Decanting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Decan.
Charade :: Charade (n.) A verbal or acted enigma based upon a word which has two or more significant syllables or parts, each of which, as well as the word itself, is to be guessed from the descriptions or representations..
Expression :: Expression (n.) Lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression..
Canton Flannel :: Canton flannel () See Cotton flannel.
Orchestra :: Orchestra (n.) Strictly: A band suitable for the performance of symphonies, overtures, etc., as well as for the accompaniment of operas, oratorios, cantatas, masses, and the like, or of vocal and instrumental solos..
Scarcely :: Scarcely (adv.) With difficulty; hardly; scantly; barely; but just.
Cantoon :: Cantoon (n.) A cotton stuff showing a fine cord on one side and a satiny surface on the other.
Bear''s-breech :: Bear's-breech (n.) See Acanthus, n., 1..
Canticles :: Canticles (pl. ) of Canticl.
Diminutive :: Diminutive (n.) Something of very small size or value; an insignificant thing.
Figured :: Figured (a.) Free and florid; as, a figured descant. See Figurate, 3..
Nobody :: Nobody (n.) A person of no influence or importance; an insignificant or contemptible person.
Stud :: Stud (n.) An upright scanting, esp. one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed..
Cantle :: Cantle (n.) A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part.
Vaudois :: Vaudois (n. sing. & pl.) An inhabitant, or the inhabitants, of the Swiss canton of Vaud..
Decantation :: Decantation (n.) The act of pouring off a clear liquor gently from its lees or sediment, or from one vessel into another..
Recanted :: Recanted (imp. & p. p.) of Recan.
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