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wharf·in·ger (hwôr

f

n-j

r, wôr

-)

n.

One who owns or manages a wharf.

[Alteration of wharfage + -er¹.]

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The old wharfinger turned the letter over, looked at the front, back, and sides, made a microscopic examination of the fat little boy on the seal, raised his eyes to Mr.

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