CA'NINGCANK'ER
CAN'IS-TER, n. [L. canistrum; Gr. καναστρον, κανης, or κανεον; Fr. canastre; Port. canastra; Sp. canasta.]
Properly, a small basket, as in Dryden; but more generally, a small box or case, for tea, coffee, &c.
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