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noun
plural shanties
Definition of SHANTY
: a small crudely built dwelling or shelter usually of wood
Origin of SHANTY
probably from Canadian French chantier lumber camp, hut, from French, builder's yard, ways, support for barrels, from Old French chantier, gantier support — more at gantry
First Known Use: 1820
SHANTY Defined for Kids
shanty
noun shan·ty \ˈshan-tē\
plural shanties
Definition of SHANTY for Kids
: a small roughly built shelter or dwelling
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