CHANTEY


Meaning of CHANTEY in English

/shan"tee, chan"-/ , n. , pl. chanteys .

a sailors' song, esp. one sung in rhythm to work.

Also, chanty, shantey, shanty .

[ 1855-60; alter. of F chanter to sing; see CHANT ]

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