v. Obs. rare. [App. f. Gr. κοντός, L. contus, a barge-pole, punting-pole.] To punt (a boat, or barge): see QUANT, KENT.
1685. Petty, in Phil. Trans., XVII. No. 198. 658. The Art of Conting, Rowing and Sailing of all the several sorts of Vessels.
