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decani

[ dih-key-nahy ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the epistle or liturgical south side of a church ( cantoris ).


decani

/ dɪˈkeɪnaɪ /

adjective

  1. music to be sung by the decanal side of a choir Compare cantoris
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of decani1

1750–60; < Medieval Latin decānī of the dean (genitive of decānus ); dean
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Word History and Origins

Origin of decani1

Latin: genitive of decānus
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Example Sentences

It appears, however, that the Egyptian astronomer divided the zodiac into twenty-four decani, or constellations.

The north side is in consequence the Decani side, and the Cantoris side is on the south.

Each sign of the Zodiac was considered to have three decani, occurring at intervals of ten days.

In this kingdom of Decani there are many great cities, and many other towns within the country inhabited by Moors and Gentiles.

Lewis's place was midway on the bench on the decani side, seven boys being above him and seven below him.

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