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Carved and painted work in imitation of Japan ware.

The European redstart; -- so called from the red color of its tail.

A Cantabrigian. [Colloq.] Sir W. Scott.

In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.

Of or pertaining to Cantabria on the Bay of Biscay in Spain.

A native or resident of Cambridge; esp. a student or graduate of the university of Cambridge, England.

A projecting beam, truss, or bridge unsupported at the outer end; one which overhangs. Cantalever bridge, a bridge in which the principle of the cantalever is applied. It is usually a trussed bridge, composed of two portions reaching out from opposite banks, and supported near the middle of their own length on piers wh…

having when mature, a yellowish skin, and flesh of a reddish orange color. [Written also cantaleup.]

ugly; malicious. [Colloq.] -- Can*tan"ker*ous*ly, adv. -- Can*tan"ker*ous*ness, n. The cantankerous old maiden aunt. Theckeray.

A weight used in southern Europe and East for heavy articles. It varies in different localities; thus, at Rome it is nearly 75 pounds, in Sardinia nearly 94 pounds, in Cairo it is 95 pounds, in Syria about 503 pounds.

A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody.

A singing. [Obs.] Blount.

Caontaining cant or affectation; whining; singing. [R.]

A female professional singer.

Composed in a melodious and singing style.

Happening at the same instant. C. Darwin.

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The fiery cross, used as a rallying signal in the Highlands of Scotland.

To decant. [Obs.]

The act of pouring off a clear liquor gently from its lees or sediment, or from one vessel into another.