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cane

1. cane \'ka-n\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. OProv cana, fr. L canna, fr. Gk kanna, 
   of Se]m origin; akin to Ar qana-h hollow stick, reed 1a1: a hollow or pithy 
   and usu. slender and flexible jointed stem (as of a  reed) 1a2: any of 
   various slender woody stems; esp : an elongated floweri ng or fruiting stem 
   (as of a rose) usu. arising directly from the ground 1b: any of various 
   tall woody grasses or reeds : as  1b1: any of a genus (Arundinaria) of 
   coarse grasses  1b2: SUGARCANE  1b3: SORGHUM  2: cane dressed for use : as  
   2a: a cane walking stick; broadly : WALKING STICK  2b: a cane or rod for 
   flogging  2c: RATTAN; esp : split rattan for wickerwork or basketry 
2. cane vt 1: to beat with a cane  2: to weave or furnish with cane