I. ˈchant verb
Etymology: Middle English chaunten, from Anglo-French chanter, from Latin cantare, frequentative of canere to sing; akin to Old English hana rooster, Old Irish canid he sings
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to make melodic sounds with the voice ; especially : to sing a chant
2. : to recite something in a monotonous repetitive tone
protesters were chant ing outside
transitive verb
1. : to utter as in chanting
2. : to celebrate or praise in song or chant
II. noun
Date: 1671
1. : song 1
2.
a. : plainsong
b. : a rhythmic monotonous utterance or song
c. : a composition for chanting