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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kant, n. [ME. cante (c 1400) ? edge, brink (of a hill), perh. MDu. cant (Du. kant) border, side, brink, edge, corner, MLG. kant masc., kante fem., border, side, edge: cf. also north. OF. cant edge, side, med. L. cantus corner, side, etc.] ? Edge, brink. fig. — a1400 Leg. S. xiv. 70.
Quhene he had drywyne wel oure The kanttis of sewynty ȝeris & foure
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