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1 There is none of the common cantorthecommonplausibilities.
2 The common cantisno justificationfor takingthis party.
3 Wood calls him a sider with all times and changes; skilled in the common cant,andapreacheroccasionally.
4 Her answer came as a slap in the face, as I had always imagined her above the common cantofordinaryreligionists.
5 A warrant ( common cant).
6 "Believe me, madam," said he, "I do not speak the common cantofoneinmyunhappysituation.
7 In Yale College this word is used to designate what is understood by the common cantterms,"a youth";"case";"bird";"b'hoy";"oneof 'em. "
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