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Choir (?), n. [OE. quer, OF. cuer, F. chœur, fr. L. chorus a choral dance, chorus, choir, fr. Gr. , orig. dancing place; prob. akin to  inclosure, L. hortus garden, and E. yard. See Chorus.]
    1. A band or organized company of singers, especially in church service. [Formerly written also quire.]

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    2. That part of a church appropriated to the singers.

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    3. (Arch.) The chancel.

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    Choir organ (Mus.), one of the three or five distinct organs included in the full organ, each separable from the rest, but all controlled by one performer; a portion of the full organ, complete in itself, and more practicable for ordinary service and in the accompanying of the vocal choir. -- Choir screen, Choir wall (Arch.), a screen or low wall separating the choir from the aisles. -- Choir service, the service of singing performed by the choir.  T. Warton.

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