As nouns the difference between chanter and chantey
is that chanter is one who chants or sings while chantey is a song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.
chanter
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who chants or sings
A priest who sings in a chantry
The pipe of a bagpipe on which the melody is played
The hedge sparrow.
Anagrams
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chantey
English
Alternative forms
*chanty, shantey , shanty
Noun
(
en noun)
A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.