"cantingly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more cantingly [comparative], most cantingly [superlative]
Etymology: From 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.
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