chantey

noun chan·tey \ˈshan-tē, ˈchan-\\ˈshan-\

plural chanteys or chanties or shanties

Definition of CHANTEY

: a song sung by sailors in rhythm with their work

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chan·tey or chan·ty \ˈshan-tē, ˈchan-\ or shan·ty \ˈshan-\

modification of French chanter

First Known Use: 1856

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