with objectTo chant again or in reply; to repeat in chanting.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Lewes Lewkenor (d. 1626). From re- + chant, perhaps after either French rechanter to sing in turn, to sing again or classical Latin recantāre.
Definition of rechant in US English:
rechant
verb
with objectTo chant again or in reply; to repeat in chanting.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Lewes Lewkenor (d. 1626). From re- + chant, perhaps after either French rechanter to sing in turn, to sing again or classical Latin recantāre.