Chant

Chant - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

CHANT, v.t.

1. To sing; to utter a melodious voice; that is, to cant or throw the voice in modulations.

The cheerful birds do chant sweet music.

2. To celebrate in song; as, to chant the praises of Jehovah.

3. To sing, as in church-service; to repeat words in a kind of canting voice, with modulations.

CHANT, v.i.

1. To sing; to make melody with the voice.

They chant to the sound of the viol. Amos 6.

2. To repeat words in the church-service with a kind of singing.

CHANT, n. Song; melody; church-service.