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   Cant

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   noun

   • 1. hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature: "he had no time for the cant of the priests about sin" Similar hypocrisysanctimoniousnesssanctimonyhumbugpietismaffected pietyinsincerityshamlip serviceempty talkpretenserare:PharisaismTartufferieOpposite sincerity
   • 2. language peculiar to a specified group or profession and regarded with disparagement: "thieves' cant" Similar slangjargonidiomargotpatterpatoisvernacularspeechterminologylanguageinformal:lingo-speak-ese
   • ▪ denoting a phrase or catchword temporarily current or in fashion: "they are misrepresented as, in the cant word of our day, uncaring"

   verb

   • 1. talk hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something: dated "if they'd stop canting about “honest work,” they might get somewhere"

   Word Origin early 16th century: probably from Latin cantare ‘to sing’ (see chant). The early meaning was ‘musical sound, singing’; in the mid 17th century this gave rise to the senses ‘whining manner of speaking’ and ‘form of words repeated mechanically in such a manner’ (for example a beggar's plea), hence ‘jargon’ (of beggars and other such groups).

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   What is the difference between can't and cant?

   • Can’t and cant are pronounced in the same way and almost spelled the same way, but the meanings are very different. We will discuss the meaning of can’t and cant, their origins and look at a few examples used in sentences. Can’t means cannot.

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   What does Cant mean in English?

   • “Cant” was originally used by polite people to describe the language of thieves in the old England. Nowadays it is also known as Minceirtoiree, which is a combination of the words “Minceir” for “Traveller”, and “toiree” for “talk”. Therefore Cant or Minceirtoiree basically means “Traveller talk”.

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   Where did the word Cant come from?

   • Middle English cant "corner," from early Dutch cant or early French cant, both meaning "edge, corner," from Latin canthus, cantus "iron rim on a wheel," perhaps of Celtic origin probably derived from an early French dialect word canter "to tell," from Latin cantare "to sing," from canere "to sing" — related to cantata, chant, chantey

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   What is the difference between Cant and Cantare?

   • Possible sources for cant exist in both Irish Gaelic and Latin, and the meanings of both are similar: caint is "speech," while cantare is "to sing." In broader English, the word was first used to mock the singing of monks.

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   The meaning of CANT is the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments; especially : the insincere use of pious words. How to use cant in a sentence.

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   Cant definition: insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.. See examples of CANT used in a sentence.

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   CANT definition: 1. statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the…. Learn more.

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   Meaning of can't in English. can't. uk / kɑːnt / us / kænt / Add to word list. short form of cannot: Speak up! I can't hear you. often used to suggest that someone should do a particular thing, especially when it seems the obvious thing to do: Can't you just take the dress back to the shop if it doesn't fit? Fewer examples.

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   As a verb, cant has a completely different meaning: it means to lean or tilt to one side. Definitions of cant. noun. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force. synonyms: bank, camber.

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   cant. ( kænt) n. 1. insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes. 2. stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition. 3. specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon. 4. singsong whining speech, as used by beggars.

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   5 days ago · noun. 1. insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes. 2. stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition. 3. specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon. 4. singsong whining speech, as used by beggars.