Canail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Canail is a noun meaning Alternative form of canaille (people of the lowest classes).
Meaning
Alternative form of canaille (people of the lowest classes).
More Meanings
- Alternative form of canaille (the inferior part of flour)
Example Sentences
The average weight is about 48 lbs. per bushel, and 16 to 18 lbs. of superfine flour per bushel. The canail I consider worth more per pound than oats for stock; it is quite bitter and seems to act as a tonic, and sharpens the appetite much.
[…] in whatever light Mr. Sharp's profession may be looked upon in Italy, yet as he is in this country allowed by a gentleman, it is certainly very impudent in Mr. Baretti to treat him so frequently on English ground with such illiberal language, which, however he informs us is not to be met with in Italy, except amongst the canail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kaffle, riff-raff, jooal, cannikin, piccaninny, cockylorum.
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