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wharfinger是什么意思

wharfinger

英 ['wɔːfɪn(d)ʒə] 美 ['hwɔrfɪndʒɚ]
  • n. 码头管理员(等于wharf master)

英文词源


wharfinger (n.)
"operator or manager of a wharf," 1550s, from wharfage "provision or accomodation at wharves" (mid-15c.), from wharf + agent noun suffix -er (1) + intrusive -n- as in messenger.

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