Canton Definition

kăntən, -tŏn
cantons
noun
cantons
Any of the political divisions of certain countries or territories.
Webster's New World
A subdivision of an arrondissement in France.
American Heritage
A small, square section of a shield, usually in the upper dexter corner.
Webster's New World
A rectangular section in a flag, in the upper corner nearest the staff.
Webster's New World

A small community or clan.

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verb
cantons
To divide into cantons.
Webster's New World
To assign quarters to (troops, etc.); quarter.
Webster's New World
To delineate as a separate district.
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pronoun

(historical) The Chinese city of Guangzhou.

Wiktionary

(historical) The Chinese province of Guangdong.

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A topographical surname​ of French or Galician derivation.

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Other Word Forms of Canton

Noun

Singular:
canton
Plural:
cantons

Origin of Canton

  • French from Old French from Old Italian cantone augmentative of canto corner from Vulgar Latin cantus cant1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French canton (“corner”).

    From Wiktionary

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