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wharfinger

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wharf·in·ger  (hwôrfn-jr, wôr-)
n.
One who owns or manages a wharf.
[Alteration of wharfage + -er.]
wharfinger [ˈwɔːfɪndʒə]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) an owner or manager of a wharf
[probably alteration of wharfager (see wharfage, -er1); compare harbinger]


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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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