canton definition - Dictionary

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can·ton [ kántən, kán tòn ] (plural can·tons)

noun

Definition:

1. part of country: a division of a country, especially one of the states into which Switzerland is divided

2. part of French arrondissement: a division of a French arrondissement

3. part of flag: a rectangular division in the top corner of a flag, next to the staff

4. heraldry part of shield: a small square or oblong division of a heraldic shield, usually in the top left corner

[Early 16th century. Via French< Provençal< Latin cant(h)us (see cant²)]

can·ton·al [ kántən'l, kan tónn'l ] adjective