Cantle
[kæntl]
Definition
(n.) A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part.
(n.) The upwardly projecting rear part of saddle, opposite to the pommel.
(v. t.) To cut in pieces; to cut out from.
Typed by Barnaby
Definition
n. a fragment or edge of anything: the protuberant part of the back of a saddle: (Scot.) the top of the head.—v.t. to cut a piece from: to divide.—ns. Cant′let a fragment cantle; Cant′ling the lower course of bricks enclosing a brick-clamp.
Typed by Judy
Examples
- Nor I, said Grandfer Cantle. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Master Cantle is that, or he's nothing. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Cap'n Vye has been for a long walk today, and is quite tired out, said Grandfer Cantle, so 'tisn't likely to be he. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- He was Grandfer Cantle's youngest son. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Whatever is Christian Cantle's teeth a-chattering for? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Well, 'tis right to be afeard of things, if folks can't help it, said Grandfer Cantle. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Grandfer Cantle, you turn the tick the right way outwards, and then I'll begin to shake in the feathers. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Yes, Master Cantle always was that, as we know. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Grandfer Cantle! Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Immediately outside, in the passage, appeared Grandfer Cantle singing in concert with those still standing in front of the house. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Twould be more seemly in ye to stand still and welcome Mis'ess Yeobright, and you the venerablest here, Grandfer Cantle, said the besom-woman. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Grandfer Cantle is standing in this corner, waiting his turn. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Yes, yes, said Grandfer Cantle, with melancholy conviction. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Grandfer Cantle's watch had numbered many followers in years gone by, but since he had grown older faiths were shaken. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Yes, Sam, said Grandfer Cantle, as a man too busy to waste words. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
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