The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #125224 Message #2770996
Posted By: The Borchester Echo
22-Nov-09 - 06:22 AM
Thread Name: Shanty or Chantey?
Subject: RE: Shanty or Chantey?
fake-lore revivalist pedantry
Yes. Though spelling it with a C may be a trifle more authentic (Fr chanter = to sing.
Why not just call them "sea songs"?