Definition of cant

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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..

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Silverbill :: Silverbill (n.) An Old World finch of the genus Minia, as the M. Malabarica of India, and M. cantans of Africa..
Surmise :: Surmise (n.) A thought, imagination, or conjecture, which is based upon feeble or scanty evidence; suspicion; guess; as, the surmisses of jealousy or of envy..
Kanttry :: Kanttry (n.) Same as Cantred.
Pygmy :: Pygmy (n.) Hence, a short, insignificant person; a dwarf..
Dole :: Dole (v. t.) To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly..
Desiccant :: Desiccant (a.) Drying; desiccative.
Batfish :: Batfish (n.) A name given to several species of fishes: (a) The Malthe vespertilio of the Atlantic coast. (b) The flying gurnard of the Atlantic (Cephalacanthus spinarella). (c) The California batfish or sting ray (Myliobatis Californicus..
Impeccant :: Impeccant (a.) Sinless; impeccable.
Domesticant :: Domesticant (a.) Forming part of the same family.
Lubricator :: Lubricator (n.) A contrivance, as an oil cup, for supplying a lubricant to machinery..
Local :: Local (n.) On newspaper cant, an item of news relating to the place where the paper is published..
Inclinnation :: Inclinnation (n.) Decantation, or tipping for pouring..
Cantered :: Cantered (imp. & p. p.) of Cante.
Petit :: Petit (a.) Small; little; insignificant; mean; -- Same as Petty.
Cant :: Cant (n.) A segment forming a side piece in the head of a cask.
Cantonal :: Cantonal (a.) Of or pertaining to a canton or cantons; of the nature of a canton.
Sacrificant :: Sacrificant (n.) One who offers a sacrifice.
Cantrap :: Cantrap (n.) Alt. of Cantri.
Peccant :: Peccant (n.) An offender.
Cant :: Cant (n.) A segment of he rim of a wooden cogwheel.
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