chantey

(s̸han′tē, c̸han′tē)

noun pl. chanteys

a song formerly sung by sailors in rhythm with their motions while working, as while turning a capstan

Origin: < ? Fr chantez, imper. of chanter: see chant

See chantey in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also chan·ty

noun pl. chan·teys also chan·ties or shan·teys or shan·ties

A song sung by sailors to the rhythm of their movements while working.

Origin:

Origin: Probably from French chantez

Origin: , imperative pl. of chanter, to sing

Origin: , from Old French; see chant

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