chan·tey also chan·ty (sh n t , chn-) or shan·tey or shan·ty (shnt)n. pl. chan·teys also chan·ties or shan·teys or shan·ties A song sung by sailors to the rhythm of their movements while working. [Probably from French chantez, imperative pl. of chanter, to sing, from Old French; see chant.] |
chantey [ˈʃæntɪ ˈtʃæn-]
n pl -teys
(Music, other) the usual US spelling of shanty2
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| Noun | 1. | chantey - a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors work song - a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work |
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