Where does “Kanton” come from?

Kanton (German) comes from French Canton, from Middle French canton, from Old French canton, from Old Occitan canton — corner; canton.

Kanton (German): canton

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	French	Canton	—
2	Middle French	canton	—
3	Old French	canton	corner
4	Old Occitan	canton	corner; canton

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