chauntour

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Middle English

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Pronunciation

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

Etymology 1

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

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Noun

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chauntour (plural chauntours)

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

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Aphetic form of enchauntour.

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Noun

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chauntour (plural chauntours)

  1. (rare) fortuneteller
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