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   Chant (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chanted; p. pr. & vb. n. Chanting.] [F. chanter, fr. L. cantare, intens. of canere to sing. Cf. Cant affected speaking, and see Hen.]
   1. To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.
   
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   The cheerful birds . . . do chant sweet music. Spenser.
   
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   2. To celebrate in song.
   
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   The poets chant in the theaters. Bramhall.
   
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   3. (Mus.) To sing or recite after the manner of a chant, or to a tune called a chant.
   
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