The word “cant” means (1) “insincere enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness or piety,” (2) “private language of the underworld,” (3) phraseology of a particular profession or class,” (4) “Whining of singsong speech, especially of beggars.” How does Higgins

The word “cant” means (1) “insincere enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness or piety,” (2) “private language of the underworld,” (3) phraseology of a particular profession or class,” (4) “Whining of singsong speech, especially of beggars.” How does Higgins use this word, and what does he mean?

(Act 4)