cantoris
[ kan-tawr-is, -tohr- ]
adjective
of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).
Origin of cantoris
11635–45; <Latin, genitive of cantorcantor
- Also cantorial.
Words Nearby cantoris
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How to use cantoris in a sentence
The north side is in consequence the Decani side, and the cantoris side is on the south.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely | W. D. SweetingOn the cantoris side the worn-out alto held an animated conversation with the cracked tenor.
The Nebuly Coat | John Meade Falkner
British Dictionary definitions for cantoris
cantoris
/ (kænˈtɔːrɪs) /
adjective
(in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir: Compare decani
Origin of cantoris
1Latin: genitive of cantor precentor
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