chaunteresse

Middle English

/ˈtʃantəˌrɛs(ə)/, /ˈtʃantəˌrɛs(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman who participates or heads a choir.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chanteresse affix from Middle English chauntour.

Origin

Middle English

chauntour

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