wharfinger
pronunciation
How to pronounce wharfinger in British English:
UK ['wɔ:fɪndʒə]
How to pronounce wharfinger in American English:
US ['wɔfɪndʒə]
Word Origin
- 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.