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Uncommoncanton
The correct spelling is canton.
How to pronounce canton
/ˈkæntn̩/
nounIPA: /ˈkæntn̩/
Say it like: Can-ton
The correct spelling is canton. A division of a political unit.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A division of a political unit.
- 2.A small community or clan.
- 3.A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).
- 4.A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side.
- 5.A song or canto.
verb
- 1.To delineate as a separate district.
- 2.To divide into cantons.
- 3.To allot quarters to troops.
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