SHANTY


Meaning of SHANTY in English

n. (also chanty) (pl. -ies) (in full sea shanty) a song with alternating solo and chorus, of a kind orig. sung by sailors while hauling ropes etc.

[ prob. F chantez, imper. pl. of chanter sing: see CHANT ]

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