DESCANT


Meaning of DESCANT in English

I . n.

1.

Melody ( with variations ), song, tune.

2.

Commentary, animadversion, remarks, series of comments.

3.

Discourse, discussion, disputation.

4.

( Mus. ) Soprano, treble, highest part in a score.

II . v. n.

Expatiate, enlarge, dilate, discourse, make remarks, treat copiously, animadvert freely.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.