I.a people dwelling upon the Batavian peninsula, Vell. 2, 105; Tac. H. 4, 15; 4, 32; 4, 56; 4, 79; 4, 85; also called Cannĕnĕfātes , Plin. 4, 15, 29, § 101; and Cannunĕfā-tes , Inscr. Orell. 96.—In sing.: “dux natione Caninefas,” Tac. A. 11, 18.—
II. Adj.: Caninĕfas , ātis, of Caninefas: “ala,” Tac. A. 4, 73: “tumultus,” id. H. 4, 16: “cohortes,” id. ib. 4, 19 al.