shanty

  1. Noun.  An old run-down house or shack.
  2. Noun.  (Australia, New Zealand) An unlicensed pub.
  3. Adjective.  Pejorative term used on early (mid 1800's), poor, Irish immigrants to USA.
  4. Noun.  A sailor's work song.

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