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kanten

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑn.tə(n)/

“kanten” is a Dutch word. Its 11 meanings in English:

adjective

  1. made or consisting of lace

verb

  1. to make/ give (a) side(s), edge etc.
  2. to (give a) shape
  3. to let graze along the side of a pasture
  4. to tilt, notably on a side
  5. to (be) tilt(ed)
  6. to touch at a side; to oppose in contact
  7. to put aside, save (up)
  8. to (put up a) fight, pose opposition
  9. to turn on, oppose
  10. to make lace

Etymology

From kant (“lace”) + -en, possibly of Celtic origin.

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