Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SCANT
SCANT, a.
- Not full, large or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; rather less than is wanted for the purpose; as, a scant allowance of provisions or water; a scant pattern of cloth for a garment.
- Sparing; parsimonious; cautiously affording. Be somewhat scanter of your maiden presence. [Not in use.] Shak.
- Not fair; free or favorable for a ship's course; as, a scant wind. – Mar. Dict.
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