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Thread #128220 Message #3874457
Posted By: Lighter
31-Aug-17 - 07:23 AM
Thread Name: The Advent and Development of Chanties
Subject: RE: The Advent and Development of Chanties
It was established on this thread long ago that the etymologically correct spelling is indeed "chantey."
While the pronunciation remains "shanty," for those who care.