n. & v.
--n.
1. a a subdivision of a country. b a State of the Swiss confederation.
2 Heraldry a square division, less than a quarter, in the upper (usu. dexter) corner of a shield.
--v.tr.
1. put (troops) into quarters.
2 divide into cantons.
Derivatives:
cantonal adj.
Etymology: OF, corner (see CANT(2)): (v.) also partly f. F cantonner