can‧teen /kænˈtiːn/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French; Origin: cantine, from Italian cantina 'wine store', from canto 'corner', from Latin cantus; ⇒ cant¹(3)]

1. British English a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply

2.
a small container in which water or other drink is carried by soldiers, travellers etc

3. a canteen of cutlery British English a set of knives, forks, and spoons in a box

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