Obs. [f. CAN v.1 + -ING1.] Being able, ability.
a. 1555. Bradford, Wks. (Parker Soc.), II. 28 (D.). Why would I not but because I could not? I mean, because my canning is taken away by sin.
1615. T. Adams, White Dev., 38. Cunning served his turn when canning did no good.
