"cantingly" meaning in English

See cantingly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more cantingly [comparative], most cantingly [superlative]
Etymology: canting + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|canting|ly}} canting + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} cantingly (comparative more cantingly, superlative most cantingly)
  1. In a canting manner; with jargon or religious affectation.
    Sense id: en-cantingly-en-adv-uoURdijq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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