Definitionn. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
Last update: September 15, 2015
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Any normal New York boy would sooner have been captain of a Black Ball packet than President of the United States, and he knew by heart the roaring chantey It is of a flash packet, A packet of fame. [Please select]
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The leader begins something like this, using, perhaps, the air and refrain of an old chantey or college song. [Please select]
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A kedge anchor was let go, and a dozen sailors tramped around the capstan while the chantey man piped up a tune, but again fortune seemed against him for the hawser snapped, and the wind began to blow the frigate into deeper water. [Please select]
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