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1.nounA gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.
2.nounA ride on a horse at such speed.
3.verbTo move at such pace.
4.verbTo cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
5.nounOne who cants or whines; a beggar.
6.nounOne who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.