GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Scantle (?), v. i. [Dim. of scant, v.] To be deficient; to fail. [Obs.] Drayton.
   
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   Scantle (?), v. t. [OF. escanteler, eschanteler, to break into contles; pref. es- (L. ex) + cantel, chantel, corner, side, piece. Confused with E. scant. See Cantle.] To scant; to be niggard of; to divide into small pieces; to cut short or down. [Obs.]
   
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   Must your discretion scantle; keep it back. J. Webster.
   
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