Chantey Definition

zhantē, chantē
chanteys, chanties, shantey, shanties
noun
chanteys
A song formerly sung by sailors in rhythm with their motions while working, as while turning a capstan.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • shanty
  • sea chantey
  • chanty

Other Word Forms of Chantey

Noun

Singular:
chantey
Plural:
chanteys

Origin of Chantey

  • Probably from French chantez imperative pl. of chanter to sing from Old French chant

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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