1. a person who chants or sings, especially in a religious or liturgical context
Usage: often used in religious or musical contexts
2. a pipe or tube through which liquid is poured or channeled
Usage: archaic or dialectal

Examples

• The chaunter led the congregation in the traditional hymn.
• A skilled chaunter performed the Gregorian chant with precision.
• The cathedral employed a professional chaunter for daily services.
• Medieval chaunters were trained in complex musical notation.
• The chaunter's voice echoed through the stone chapel.