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Definition of Canaster

1. n. A kind of tobacco for smoking, made of the dried leaves, coarsely broken; -- so called from the rush baskets in which it is packed in South America.

Definition of Canaster

1. Noun. (context: tobacco) Coarse, dried tobacco leaves. ¹

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Definition of Canaster

1. a type of tobacco [n -S] - See also: tobacco

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canaster

Literary usage of Canaster

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Odd Fellows' Magazine by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity (1845)
"He'found premises vacant that he thought might answer for the purpose—he took Mr. canaster over to them. The nest consideration was how the necessary funds ..."

2. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1902)
"On your bosom wear this plaster, 'Twill defend you from the cold ; In your pipe smoke this canaster— Smuggled 'tis, my love, and old. ..."

3. The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray, Sir Leslie Stephen (1899)
"On your bosom wear this plaster, 'Twill defend you from the cold; In your pipe smoke this canaster— Smuggled 'tis, my love, and old. ..."

4. Miscellanies by William Makepeace Thackeray (1877)
"On your bosom wear this plaster, 'T will defend you from the cold ; In your pipe smoke this canaster, Smuggled ' t is, my love, and old. ..."

5. The Canadian Rebellion of 1837 by David Breakenridge Read (1896)
"Glasgow was now ordered to advance within 100 yards of the breastwork, and a severe cannonading of shrapnel], shell, round shot and canaster was commenced. ..."

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