cantle /ˈkantəl/noun 4verb 2forms 3 noun4 •The raised back of a saddle.He recognised a horse when he saw one, and could do more than fill a cantle. — 1888 •(Scotland) On many styles of sporran, a metal arc along the top of the pouch, usually fronting the clasp. •(Scotland) The top of the head. •(no longer used) A splinter, slice, or sliver broken off something. verb2 •(no longer used) To cut into pieces. •(no longer used) To cut out from. formscantled · cantling · cantles
