scantle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scan"tle intransitive verb

Etymology

Dim. of scant, v.

Definitions

1. To be deficient; to fail. Obs. Drayton.

Scan"tle transitive verb

Etymology

OF. escanteler, eschanteler, to break into contles; pref. es- (L. ex) + cantel, chantel, corner, side, piece. Confused with E. scant. See Cantle.

Definitions

1. To scant; to be niggard of; to divide into small pieces; to cut short or down. Obs.

   All their pay Must your discretion scantle; keep it back. J. Webster.