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† port-ˈcanon, -ˈcannon Obs. [f. port n.4 (?) + canon, canion.] An ornamental roll around the legs of breeches: = canion.
1663Butler Hud. i. iii. 926 The French..Now give us Laws for Pantaloons..Port-cannons, Perriwigs, and Feathers. 1677[see canion]. a1680Butler Rem. (1759) II. 83 He walks in his Portcannons like one that stalks in long Grass. |