Historical Examples. 1  I now got my wages for the canton voyage; but they lasted me only a fortnight! 2  We arrived at canton in due time, and found our cargo ready for us. 3  On her arrival at canton, I told the captain my views, and he allowed me to go. 4  The largest is that at Honan, the southern suburb of canton.
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Full Definition of ADDRESS. 1. : dutiful and courteous attention especially in courtship âusually used in plural. 2. a: readiness and capability for dealing (as with a person or problem) skillfully and smoothly: adroitness b obsolete: a making ready; also: a state of preparedness.3. b: manner of speaking or singing: delivery.ull Definition of ADDRESS. 1. : dutiful and courteous attention especially in courtship âusually used in plural. 2. a: readiness and capability for dealing (as with a person or problem) skillfully and smoothly: adroitness b obsolete: a making ready; also: a state of preparedness. 3.