n. A French measure of length, varying according to locality from 1.78 to 2.62 meters, or 1.95 to 2.87 yards.
n. An obsolete spelling of can.
n. See kanne.
Word Usage
"Of the three principal characters, one is a savate expert and another is a master of la canne de combat, and is shown posing and fighting with the Vigny walking stick."