“CELEUMA, or CELEUSMA, from..., to call; in antiquity, 1. The shout or cry of the seamen, whereby they animated each other in their work of rowing. 2. A kind of song or formula, rehearsed or played by the master or others, to direct the strokes and movement of the mariners, as well as to encourage them to labor.
CELEUSTES, in ancient navigation, the boatswain or officer appointed to give the rowers the signal, when they were to pull, and when to stop.”
[London Encyclopædia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature, and Practical Mechanics, Vol.5, 1845]



“Calomar, sm. Cri des matleots pour s'encourager.
Saloma, sf. Chant des matelots m.
Salomar, va. Chanter en manœuvrant.”
[Nouveau Dictionnaire Portatif Français-Espagnol et Espagnol-Français, Berbrugger, 1845]