Definition of canting

• p. pr. & vb. n. - of Cant
• a. - Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone.
• n. - The use of cant; hypocrisy.
• p. pr. & vb. n. - of Cant
• a. - Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone.
• n. - The use of cant; hypocrisy.