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Meaning of
cants
in English
cants
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Lemma:
cant
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Noun
a
secret
language
used
by
a
group
; (
religious
,
gang
)
empty
or
hypocritical
talk
;
insincere
speech
whining
or
begging
speech
; (
used
by
beggars
)
a
coat
of
arms
with
a
punning
blazon
; (
canting
arms
)
a
public
call
for
bidders
a
side
or
corner
position
;
niche
area
an
angle
or
slope
from
horizontal
a
tilt
or
inclination
from
vertical
;
a
bevel
a
movement
that
overturns
something
a
thrust
or
push
causing
change
in
direction
Verb
to
speak
in
specialized
jargon
;
subgroup
language
to
preach
in
a
false
manner
;
insincere
tone
to
tilt
or
angle
something
;
change
direction
to
turn
or
shift
suddenly
to
cut
or
bevel
an
edge
to
overturn
and
empty
contents
to
distribute
or
allocate
portions
;
share
or
dispense
resources