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shantying Hist. 
n. living and working in a shanty (def. 2a).
See also: shanty ((n.)) (def. 2a) shanty ((v.))
- 1824 Such is the usual routine of what is called Shantying in Canada, and such is the plan followed by those who take out squared Timber.
- 1883 John, after an experience of thirty years shantying in this country, could go blindfold through its most intricate windings.
- 1947 Nowadays pie forms a standard part of at least two meals a day in most lumber camps, but all these varieties of food have been introduced since the early days of shantying in the Park.
- 1824 Such is the usual routine of what is called Shantying in Canada, and such is the plan followed by those who take out squared Timber.