Synonyms for de-scanting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : noun, adjective des-kant; verb des-kant, dis-
Phonetic Transcription : noun, adjective ˈdɛs kænt; verb dɛsˈkænt, dɪs-

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Définition of de-scanting

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old North French descant (Old French deschant), from Medieval Latin discantus "refrain, part-song," from Latin dis- "asunder, apart" (see dis-) + cantus "song" (see chant). Spelling was partly Latinized 16c. Originally "counterpoint."
  • As in narrate : verb describe, detail
  • As in ramble : verb talk aimlessly, endlessly
  • As in sing : verb carry a tune with one's voice
  • As in speak : verb talk
  • As in speak : verb address; give a lecture
  • As in descant : verb remark
  • As in chant : verb sing simple song or song part
  • As in discourse : verb discuss, speak about
  • As in discuss : verb talk over with another

Antonyms for de-scanting

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