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Canton

CANTON, n. 1. A small portion of land, or division of territory; originally, a portion of territory on a border; also, the inhabitants of a canton. 2. A small portion or district of territory, constituting a d...

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CANTON, n.

1. A small portion of land, or division of territory; originally, a portion of territory on a border; also, the inhabitants of a canton.

2. A small portion or district of territory, constituting a distinct state or government; as in Switzerland.

3. In heraldry, a corner of the shield.

4. A distinct part, or division; as the cantons of a painting or other representation.

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