1854        Hogg, James, ed. "A Letter from Mauritius." Hogg's Instructor. Vol. 3. (July-December 1854). Edingurgh: James Hogg.

Mauritius. Observer calls sailors chantying "chanting".
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The little bay looks active and busy with shipping; loading and unloading goes on merrily to the chanting of the sailors, which sound is borne pleasantly across the water with every little breath of wind;
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