Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CANT, v.2
†1. “To ride at a hand-gallop” (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
2. “To charge at football” (Gsw. 1916 T.S.D.C. II. 16). Not known to our correspondents.
[The first may be a shortened form of Eng. canter.]
