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cantrup

Dialect
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A Scottish term referring to a trick or deception, often used in a playful or mischievous context.

Detailed Definition
'Cantrup' is a Scottish dialect word that denotes a trick or a cunning scheme, often implying a sense of playfulness or mischief. In the poem, it suggests the idea of engaging in clever or deceptive practices, particularly in relation to the passage of time and the uncertainties of life. This term adds a layer of local color and cultural specificity to the poem, reflecting the poet's Scottish roots.
Example
Example in poetry:
"cantrup's kittle cunning To speir how fast your days are running" (Scots for 'trick' or 'spell'); "The witch's cantrup failed" (supernatural); "He worked a cantrup on the foe" (magic); "Cantrups of the old religion" (folklore); "A cantrup to bind love" (romantic)
Additional Notes
The term 'cantrup' is used to describe a trick or cunning scheme, as illustrated in the phrase 'cantrup's kittle cunning'.; Found in the poem, Horace, Ode XI. Lib. I by Robert Fergusson
Also Known As
charm spell cantrip magic witchcraft trick fairy enchantment
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