About The Word Shanty

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Shanty

Shanty Meaning & Definition
Shanty Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shanty?

[n] small crude shelter used as a dwelling
[n] a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shanty: chantey | chanty | hovel | hut | hutch | sea chantey | shack

Related Terms | Find terms related to Shanty:

See Also | igloo | iglu | shelter | work song

Shanty In Webster's Dictionary

\Shan"ty\, a. Jaunty; showy. [Prov. Eng.]
\Shan"ty\, n.;pl. {Shanties}. [Said to be fr. Ir. sean old + tig. a house.] A small, mean dwelling; a rough, slight building for temporary use; a hut.
\Shan"ty\, v. i. To inhabit a shanty. --S. H. Hammond.

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