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Their chantyman sang endlessly, an air like a breaking wave, mounting in a wail, crashing with the oar stroke.
The Mask of Apollo Renault, Mary, 1905-1983 1966
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When I had thought what best to do, I sent the chantyman, who was a good harper and quick-thinking, back to Athens with a letter from me, sealed with my seal.
The Bull From The Sea Renault, Mary 1962
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The chantyman bent at the halliards putting a tune to the shout,
Modern British Poetry Louis Untermeyer 1931
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The chantyman bent at the halliards putting a tune to the shout,
A Consecration 1920
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