The Collaborative International Dictionary
Choir \Choir\, n. [OE. quer, OF. cuer, F. ch[oe]ur, fr. L. chorus a choral dance, chorus, choir, fr. Gr. ?, orig. dancing place; prob. akin to ? inclosure, L. hortus garden, and E. yard. See Chorus.]
A band or organized company of singers, especially in church service. [Formerly written also quire.]
That part of a church appropriated to the singers.
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(Arch.) The chancel.
Choir organ (Mus.), one of the three or five distinct organs included in the full organ, each separable from the rest, but all controlled by one performer; a portion of the full organ, complete in itself, and more practicable for ordinary service and in the accompanying of the vocal choir.
Choir screen, Choir wall (Arch.), a screen or low wall separating the choir from the aisles.
Choir service, the service of singing performed by the choir.
--T. Warton.