canter 1
/kan"teuhr/ , n.
1. an easy gallop.
v.t. , v.i.
2. to move or ride at a canter.
[ 1745-55; short for Canterbury to ride at a pace like that of Canterbury pilgrims ]
canter 2
/kan"teuhr/ , n.
a person who is much given to the use of cant.
[ 1870-75; CANT 1 + -ER 1 ]