Can"toned (?), a.

1. Her.

Having a charge in each of the four corners; -- said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.

2. Arch.

Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting moldings or small columns; as, a cantoned pier or pilaster.

 

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