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shanty2

Pronunciation: /ˈʃanti/
(British also sea shanty; archaic or US chantey or chanty)
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Definition of shanty

noun (plural shanties)

  • a song with alternating solo and chorus, of a kind originally sung by sailors while performing physical labour together.

Origin:

mid 19th century: probably from French chantez! 'sing!', imperative plural of chanter

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