n. [ Abbreviated from Cantabrigian. ] A Cantabrigian. [ Colloq. ] Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖a. [ It., cantare to sing. ] (Mus.) In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ n. (Mus.) A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called
a. Of or pertaining to Cantabria on the Bay of Biscay in Spain. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A native or resident of Cambridge; esp. a student or graduate of the university of Cambridge, England. [ 1913 Webster ]