cantle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Can"tle noun

Etymology

OF. cantel, chantel, corner, side, piece, F. chanteau a piece cut from a larger piece, dim. of OF. cant edge, corner. See 1st Cant.

Definitions

1. A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part. "In one cantle of his law." Milton.

   Cuts me from the best of all my land A huge half moon, a monstrous cantle out. Shak.

2. The upwardly projecting rear part of saddle, opposite to the pommel. Written also cante.

Can"tle transitive verb

Definitions

1. To cut in pieces; to cut out from. Obs. Written also cantile.