Definitions for: Chanter

[n] reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played

Webster (1913) Definition: Chant"er (ch[.a]nt"[~e]r), n. [Cf. F. chanteur.]
1. One who chants; a singer or songster. --Pope.

2. The chief singer of the chantry. --J. Gregory.

3. The flute or finger pipe in a bagpipe. See Bagpipe.

4. (Zo["o]l.) The hedge sparrow.

Synonyms: melody pipe

See Also: bagpipe, pipe, pipes, tabor pipe