Cantoned

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of canton form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a charge in each of the four corners; said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting mouldings or small columns. not-comparable

    "a cantoned pier or pilaster"

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quarterachievementalerionanimal chargeannuletarchbishopric

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