English Dictionary: canteen | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Canteen \Can*teen"\ (k[acr]n*t[emac]n"), n. [F. cantine bottle case, canteen (cf. Sp. & It. cantina cellar, bottle case), either contr. fr. It. canovettina, dim. of canova cellar, or, more likely, fr. OF. cant. corner, It. & Sp. canto. See 1st {Cant}.] (Mil.) 1. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink. [Written also {cantine}.] Note: In the English service the canteen is made of wood and holds three pints; in the United States it is usually a tin flask. 2. The sutler's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers. |