[f. as prec. + -ING2.]
1. That chants.
1720. Gay, Poems (1745), II. 174. The chaunting thrush upon the spray.
1802. Bingley, Anim. Biog. (1813), II. 60. The chaunting falcon. During the breeding season the male of this species is remarkable for its song.
1838. Emerson, Lit. Ethics, Wks. (Bohn), II. 210. These chanting poets.
2. Having the character of musical recitation.
1789. Mrs. Piozzi, Journ. France, I. 79. The chanting tone in which he spoke.
1847. J. Wilson, Chr. North (1857), I. 169. In a low chanting voice.
