cantoris
[ kan-tawr-is, -tohr- ]
/ kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr- /
adjective
of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).
Also
cantorial.
Origin of cantoris
1635–45; < Latin, genitive of
cantor
cantor
Words nearby cantoris
cantonment,
cantor,
cantor set,
cantor's paradox,
cantorial,
cantoris,
cantrip,
cantuar.,
cantus,
cantus firmus,
canty
Example sentences from the Web for cantoris
The north side is in consequence the Decani side, and the Cantoris side is on the south.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely |W. D. SweetingOn the cantoris side the worn-out alto held an animated conversation with the cracked tenor.
The Nebuly Coat |John Meade Falkner
British Dictionary definitions for cantoris
cantoris
/ (kænˈtɔːrɪs) /
adjective
(in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir
Compare decani
Word Origin for cantoris
Latin: genitive of
cantor precentor