canton

can-ton

noun

A small administrative or territorial division of a country, especially in Switzerland.

"Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons."

verb

To divide a shield or flag into sections, especially a canton.

"The banner was cantoned with the family crest."

noun

A small square division in the upper corner of a flag or shield.

"The flag features a canton with stars."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: billet, quarter, Guangzhou, Kwangchow, Kuangchou