Ambrosian chant

noun

: the body of medieval plainsong associated with the liturgy of the church of Milan

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ambrosian chant was in 1779

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“Ambrosian chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ambrosian%20chant. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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