# descant

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdɛskænt/

## Definitions
1. A lengthy discourse on a subject.
2. A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme.

## Etymology
From Anglo-Norman descaunt, from Medieval Latin discantus. Doublet of discant.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/descant