canton

Meanings

1. 1
   noun A division of a political unit.
2. 2
   noun A small community or clan.
3. 3
   noun A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).
4. 4
   noun A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side.
5. 5
   verb To delineate as a separate district.
6. 6
   verb To divide into cantons.
7. 7
   verb To allot quarters to troops.