- a variation of chant.
chaunt
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"But even a priest must chaunt the mass; eh, what?"
From Melomaniacs by Huneker, James
Meditating for a while he exclaimed, "Altissimo, omnipotente bono Signore," and then composed a chaunt thereon, and taught it to his companions so that they might proclaim and sing it.
From The Story of Assisi by Gordon, Lina Duff
The cocks would chaunt matutinal hymns to the annoyance of the neighbourhood, while the hens clucked a cheerful accompaniment to the strains.
From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss
He began to chaunt in a loud clear voice: Hallowed be Thy Name—Halleluiah.
From Tennyson and His Friends by Various
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