Obs. In 3–5 chauntement (trisyll.). [a. OF. chantement singing, incantation, f. chanter to sing.] Incantation, enchantment.
1297. R. Glouc. (1724), 149. Merlyn with ys chauntement, & myd ys quoyntyse.
a. 1300. Floriz & Bl., 312. Þureȝ coniureson and chauntement.
1430. Lydg., Chron. Troy, I. v. A lawe ysette By chauntement.
1803. W. Rose, Amadis, 128. The dread chantments of the avenging fay.
