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chant

1. chant \'chant\ vb [ME chanten, fr. MF chanter, fr. L cantare, fr. 
   cantus,] pp. of canere; akin to OE hana rooster, Gk kanache- ringing sound 
   1: to make melodic sounds with the voice : SING; esp : to  sing a chant 2: 
   to recite in a monotonous repetitive tone  1: to utter as in chanting  2: 
   to celebrate or praise in song 
2. chant n 1: SONG  2a: a repetitive liturgical melody in which as many 
   syllables are assigned  to each tone as required 2b: a rhythmic monotonous 
   utterance or song  2c: a composition for chanting