\Scan"tle\, v. i. [Dim. of scant, v.]
To be deficient; to fail. [Obs.] --Drayton.

\Scan"tle\, v. t. [OF. escanteler, eschanteler, to break
into contles; pref. es- (L. ex) + cantel, chantel, corner,
side, piece. Confused with E. scant. See {Cantle}.]
To scant; to be niggard of; to divide into small pieces; to
cut short or down. [Obs.]
      All their pay Must your discretion scantle; keep it
      back.                                    --J. Webster.