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Chantey

Chant′ey

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
chanter
to sing, and
Chant
.
Noun.
]
A sailor’s song.

Definition 2024

chantey

chantey

English

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Noun

chantey ‎(plural chanteys)

  1. A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.
    • Rudyard Kipling
      May we lift a deep-sea chantey such as seamen use at sea?

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