Chantress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chantress is a noun meaning A female singer or chanter.
Meaning
A female singer or chanter.
Example Sentences
Thee Chauntress, oft the woods among / I woo, to hear thy even song.
On this occasion the abbess' kitchen had to provide each lady of the convent with half a goose, the two chantresses, as well as the four usual recipients, receiving doubles, and with a hen or a cock, the fratresses and the subprioress also receiving doubles.
Word Forms
- chantresses
Synonyms for chantress
Depending on context, synonyms include chanteuse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chanteuse, chantuelle, disenchantress, enchantress, charmeress, chorine.
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