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Noun: chantey  shan-tee
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: shanty)
  1. A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
    - chanty [N. Amer], sea chantey [N. Amer], shanty, sea shanty [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: chanteys

Type of: work song

Encyclopedia: Chantey

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