\Can"tle\, n. [OF. cantel, chantel, corner, side, piece,
F. chanteau a piece cut from a larger piece, dim. of OF. cant
edge, corner. See 1st {Cant}.]
1. A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part.
   ``In one cantle of his law.'' --Milton.
         Cuts me from the best of all my land A huge half
         moon, a monstrous cantle out.         --Shak.
2. The upwardly projecting rear part of saddle, opposite to
   the pommel. [Written also {cante}.]

\Can"tle\, v. t.
To cut in pieces; to cut out from. [Obs.] [Written also
{cantile}.]