A refrain of a song or poem, a burden; †a song (obsolete). Also in extended use: a repeated phrase or utterance.

A repeated word or phrase, esp. the burden or refrain of a song; a word or phrase frequently used by an individual. Cf. overcome, n.1 2.

A repeated line or number of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse.

The refrain or chorus of a song. Also in to bear a foot: to sing a refrain or chorus. Obsolete (historical and rare in later use).

? A verse sung alternately; a burden or refrain taken up by others.

The refrain; = burden, n. 10.

The refrain or chorus of a song; a set of words recurring at the end of each verse.

The burden of a song. Obsolete.

The refrain or burden of a song, which the audience join the performer in singing.

= faburden, n.

The refrain or burden of a song (? as if a pendant to each stanza). to bear a bob: to take up the refrain, join in the chorus.

A refrain; the burden (of a song or complaint).

A refrain of a song. Cf. down, int.

Used in songs as (part of) a refrain. Cf. nonny-no, n. 1, nonny-nonny, int.

A cry (as of a bird); a continuous repetition of the same words or sound; (also) a phrase, remark, etc., repeated over and over; a refrain. Cf. rane…

The refrain or catch of a song or poem; the last words of a speech in a play, etc.

The chorus or refrain of a song; a favourite, hackneyed, or overused phrase; a catchphrase. Now rare.

Scottish. The burden or refrain of a song. Obsolete.