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sea shanty

British  

noun

  1. same as shanty 2

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Despite the archaic language, it has the simplicity of a sea shanty.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

The sea shanty, the music was written by C.J.

From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024

By contrast, “Gangplank Galleon,” which accompanies the game’s climactic pirate ship boss fight, begins in the frisky style of an accordion-led sea shanty.

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2024

A boat trip and a farewell reception involving musical performances, including by a Beatles cover band and a sea shanty group, will round off the king’s visit.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023

Chris Morse was also having a sit down in Lemon Quay, and said the brewery played a big role in sponsoring events, including the Falmouth sea shanty festival where he sang.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2022

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