▪ I.† canˈtoonObs. A strong kind of fustian, showing a fine cording on one side and a smooth bright surface on the other. 1688Lond.Gaz.No. 2328/4 A Cantoon grey cloth Bed.1864in Webster; and in mod. Dicts. ▪ II.cantoon, -ment var. of canton v., -ment.