▪ I. † cont, v. Obs. rare.
[App. f. Gr. κοντός, L. contus, a barge-pole, punting-pole.]
To punt (a boat, or barge): see quant, kent.
| 1685 Petty in Phil. Trans. XVII. No. 198. 658 The Art of Conting, Rowing and Sailing of all the several sorts of Vessels. |
▪ II. cont
obs. f. count v.