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quant2

Syllabification: (quant)
Pronunciation: /kwänt/
Definition of quant

noun

British
  • a pole for propelling a barge or punt, especially one with a prong at the bottom to prevent it sinking into the mud.

Origin:

late Middle English: perhaps from Latin contus, from Greek kontos 'boat pole'

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