Etymology

chanting

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Today it means: Singing, especially as a chant is sung. Full definition →

Middle English chauntynge
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromchauntynge
  2. English todaychanting

From Middle English chauntynge; equivalent to chant + -ing.

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