cantoris

[ kan-tawr-is, -tohr- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church ( decani ).

cantoris

/ kænˈtɔːrɪs /

adjective

1. (in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir Compare decani

Word History and Origins

Origin of cantoris¹

1635–45; < Latin, genitive of cantor cantor

Word History and Origins

Origin of cantoris¹

Latin: genitive of cantor precentor

Example Sentences

The Cantoris, who believe in collecting life experiences rather than material things, have had long careers in the nonprofit sector.

From Washington Post

The Cantoris’ 238-square-foot tiny home sits a few hundred yards from their 39-foot sailboat, which is docked on a creek that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay.

From Washington Post

The original builder fitted it with a combo washer-dryer, but the Cantoris plan to remove it; they’ll hand wash clothes or use a small manual washer.

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The Cantoris bought the $19,500 house three years ago in preparation for the retirement plan, but also because they needed a guesthouse and office.

From Washington Post

At the rehearsal in the parochial room Dr. Creser sits at the grand piano with the boys in their cantoris and decani places on each side of him just as in church.

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