QUANT


Meaning of QUANT in English

n. & v.

n. Brit. a punting-pole with a prong at the bottom to prevent it sinking into the mud, as used by Norfolk bargemen etc.

v.tr. (also absol.) propel (a boat) with a quant.

[ 15th c.: perh. f. L contus f. Gk kontos boat-pole ]

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