chaunteresse

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old French chanteresse; equivalent to chauntour +‎ -esse.

Alternative forms

chauntresse, chaunterese

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtʃantəˌrɛs(ə)/, /ˈtʃau̯n-/

Noun

chaunteresse (plural chaunteresses)

A woman who participates or heads a choir.

Descendants

English: chantress

References

“chaunteresse, n.(1).” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-12-10.

Etymology 2

Clipping of enchaunteresse.

Alternative forms

chanteresse

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtʃantəˌrɛs(ə)/, /ˈtʃau̯n-/

Noun

chaunteresse

(rare) Synonym of enchaunteresse

References

“chaunteresse, n.(2).” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-12-10.

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