n. [ Cf. F. chanteur. ]
‖n. [ F. ] (Bot.) A name for several species of mushroom, of which one (Cantharellus cibrius) is edible, the others reputed poisonous. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. chanter to sing, and Chant. n. ] A sailor's song. [ 1913 Webster ]
May we lift a deep-sea chantey such as seamen use at sea? Kipling. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]