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   Cantle (?), n. [OF. cantel, chantel, corner, side, piece, F. chanteau a piece cut from a larger piece, dim. of OF. cant edge, corner. See 1st Cant.]
   1. A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part. “In one cantle of his law.”  Milton.
   
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   Cuts me from the best of all my land
   
   A huge half moon, a monstrous cantle out. Shak.
   
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   2. The upwardly projecting rear part of saddle, opposite to the pommel. [Written also cante.]
   
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   Cantle, v. t. To cut in pieces; to cut out from. [Obs.] [Written also cantile.]
   
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