First Known Use: 1522
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1canton
noun can·ton \ˈkan-tən, -ˌtän\
Definition of CANTON
: a small territorial division of a country: as a : one of the states of the Swiss confederation b : a division of a French arrondissement
— can·ton·al \ˈkan-tə-nəl, kan-ˈtä-nəl\ adjective
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Origin of CANTON
Middle French, from Italian cantone, from canto corner, from Latin canthus iron tire — more at cant
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2canton
noun
Definition of CANTON
2
: the top inner quarter of a flag
3
: the dexter chief region of a heraldic field
Origin of CANTON
Middle French, from Old Occitan, from cant edge, corner, from Latin canthus
First Known Use: 1572
Rhymes with CANTON
Canton
geographical name Can·ton \ˈkan-tən\
CANTON Defined for Kids
canton
noun can·ton \ˈkan-tən, ˈkan-ˌtän\
Definition of CANTON for Kids
: a division of a country (as Switzerland)
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