Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CANTLIN, n. “A corner; the chime of a cask or adze” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2). Given as obs. and rare in N.E.D. (only quots. 1616 and 1674).
[Prob. from Cantle, n., 1., q.v.]
