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WHARFINGER

\wˈɔːfɪŋɡə], \wˈɔːfɪŋɡə], \w_ˈɔː_f_ɪ_ŋ_ɡ_ə]\

Definitions of WHARFINGER

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language

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One who has the care of or owns a wharf.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

One who keeps a wharf for landing goods.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

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