succentor

noun

suc·​cen·​tor

-tə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that succents

2

: a precentor's deputy or assistant especially in a monastery or cathedral

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, leader, succentor, from Latin succentus (past participle of succinere to sing to, sing after, from sub- to, after + canere to sing) + -or

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