chanter
|chant-er|
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃæntər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃɑːntə/
singing leader or bagpipe part
Etymology
'chanter' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chanter,' where 'chanter' meant 'to sing.'
'chanter' changed from the Old French word 'chanter' and eventually became the modern English word 'chanter'.
Initially, it meant 'to sing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who chants or a part of a bagpipe.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who chants, especially one who leads the singing in a church or a religious ceremony.
The chanter led the congregation in a hymn.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the pipe of a bagpipe with finger holes, on which the melody is played.
The piper skillfully played the melody on the chanter.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/14 18:57