chauntour

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Middle English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃanˈtuːr/, /ˈt͡ʃantur/, /ˈt͡ʃantər/, /t͡ʃau̯n-/

Etymology 1[edit]

From Old French chanteor, from Latin cantor; equivalent to chaunten +‎ -our.

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Noun[edit]

chauntour (plural chauntours)

  1. A chanter; one who sings.
  2. One who participates or heads a choir.
Descendants[edit]
  • English: chanter, chaunter
References[edit]

Etymology 2[edit]

Aphetic form of enchauntour.

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Noun[edit]

chauntour (plural chauntours)

  1. (rare) fortuneteller
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