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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

Can-teen', n.

noun

n. [Fr. cantine, bottle-case, canteen, Sp. & It. cantina, cellar, bottle-case, either from contr. It. canovettina, dim. of canova, cellar, or from O. Fr. cant, It. & Sp. canto, corner. See CANT, n.]

  1. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying liquor for drink. [Written also cantine.] Chambers.
  2. The sutler's shop in a garrison; also a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers.