2. (Arch.) Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting moldings or small columns; as, a cantoned pier or pilaster. [1913 Webster]
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cantoned — adjective Etymology: from past participle of canton (II) 1. of a heraldic cross : having a charge in each of the four cantons or angular spaces between the branches a cross cantoned with four martlets 2. : having the angles or exterior corners… … Useful english dictionary
Cantoned — Canton Can ton, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Cantoned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Cantoning}.] [Cf. F.cantonner.] 1. To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division. [1913 Webster] They canton out themselves a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cantoned — adj. divided into cantons can·ton || kæntÉ’n n. Swiss state; minor division of country v. divide land into sections or districts … English contemporary dictionary
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Canton — Can ton, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Cantoned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Cantoning}.] [Cf. F.cantonner.] 1. To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division. [1913 Webster] They canton out themselves a little… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cantoning — Canton Can ton, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Cantoned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Cantoning}.] [Cf. F.cantonner.] 1. To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division. [1913 Webster] They canton out themselves a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cantonment — Can ton*ment, n. [Cf. F. cantonnement.] A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters; temporary shelter or place of rest for an army; quarters. [1913 Webster] Note: When troops are sheltered in huts… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
