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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