1849 13 Oct. 2/3 The soldiers, carrying their empty meat-cans, took their way..back to the castle.
1897 30 284/1 For active service..the two regiments would need to be supplied with..meat cans.
1922 5 No. 29. 2 Chase the rust from that old meat can; Blanco, polish, shine; it's fun!
2007 D. C. McChristian Introd. 5 The beleaguered soldiers excavated crude rifle pits using butcher knives, cups, meat cans, and even spoons.