recitant|ˈrɛsɪtənt| [f.pres.ppl. stem of L. recitāre to recite.] One who recites or repeats. 1888Ch. Times XXVI. 472/3 In the private recitation of Matins and Evensong, the recitant can omit the exhortation and the absolution, but should say all else.