Sc. [Of uncertain origin: possibly belongs to one of the prec. sbs. Cf. also cantrip.] ? ‘Trick; slight, illusion’ (Jamieson).
1790. Morison, Poems, 38 (Jam.). Williy’s wisp wi’ whirlin’ cant Their blazes ca’.
1813. D. Anderson, Poems, 81 (Jam.). Superstition … Experiencing plans O’ auld cants that night.
