▪ I.† cont,v.Obs.rare. [App.f.Gr. κοντός, L. contus, a barge-pole, punting-pole.] To punt (a boat, or barge): see quant, kent. 1685Petty in Phil.Trans. XVII. No. 198. 658 The Art of Conting, Rowing and Sailing of all the several sorts of Vessels. ▪ II.cont obs.f. count v.