May we lift a deep-sea chantey such as seamen use at sea
Kipling.
CHANTICLEER
Chan"ti*cleer, n. Etym: [F. Chanteclair, name of the cock in the
Roman du Renart (Reynard the Fox); chanter to chant + clair clear.
See Chant, and Clear.]
Defn: A cock, so called from the clearness or loundness of his voice in crowing.
CHANTING
Chant"ing, n.
Defn: Singing, esp. as a chant is sung. Chanting falcon (Zoöl.), an African falcon (Melierax canorus or musicus). The male has the habit, remarkable in a bird of prey, of singing to his mate, while she is incubating.
CHANTOR
Chant"or, n.
Defn: A chanter.
CHANTRESS
Chant"ress, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. chanteresse.]
Defn: A female chanter or singer. Milton.
CHANTRY Chant"ry, n.; pl. Chantries. Etym: [OF. chanterie, fr. chanter to sing.]