(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:31:04

In*tone" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intoned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Intoning.] [LL. intonare, intonatum; pref. in- in + L. tonus tone. See Tone and cf. Entune, Intonate.]

To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to chant; as, to intone the church service.

 

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In*tone", v. i.

To utter a prolonged tone or a deep, protracted sound; to speak or recite in a measured, sonorous manner; to intonate.

Pope.

 

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