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To act like a weather-cock or dog-vane. (see kánti).

To long, crave, desire vehemently, be-anxious-eager,-avid,-keen, for a fight and the like. Nagapangánti siá sa pakigáway, pagdúmug, etc. He longs for a fight, is anxious to wrestle, etc. (see the following pangánti).

(Probably from the Sp. ante) To show off, wish to be first or foremost, like to be in the front rank; to exert oneself, make great efforts. (see palangánti).

(Sp. anteojos) Spectacles, eye-glasses, glasses; to use or wear spectacles. Nagaantióhos or nagapangantióhos siá. He wears spectacles. Mangantióhos ka kon manahî ikáw, kay madulúm na ikáw sing matá. Use eye-glasses when you sew, for your sight has grown weak.