SINCE 1828
chanteyman
noun
chan·tey·man
variants:
or shantyman
or less commonly shanteyman \ -mən \
plural chanteymen
or shantymen
Definition of chanteyman
1
: one who sings the verses of chanteys and thereby sets the time and rhythm for them and for the work they accompany
2
: one noted for singing of chanteys often with improvisations
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