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cantingly en · ADV

Etymology

From canting + -ly.

Meanings

1. In a canting manner; with jargon or religious affectation.
   • We have seen and heard the sneers and sarcasms with which poor Frank's unobtrusive attempts to moralize, not tediously, boringly, or cantingly, have been received by Sir George and his eldest son. 1840, The New Monthly Magazine, page 429:

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