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Webster 1913 Edition


Cantoned

Can′toned

,
Adj.
1.
(Her.)
Having a charge in each of the four corners; – said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.
2.
(Arch.)
Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting moldings or small columns;
as, a
cantoned
pier or pilaster
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cantoned

CANTONED

,
pp.
Divided into distinct parts, or quarters; lodged in distinct quarters, as troops.

Definition 2024


cantoned

cantoned

English

Verb

cantoned

  1. simple past tense and past participle of canton

Adjective

cantoned (not comparable)

  1. (heraldry) Having a charge in each of the four corners; said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.
  2. (architecture) Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting mouldings or small columns.
    a cantoned pier or pilaster