wharfmaster

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English

Etymology

From wharf +‎ master.

Noun

wharfmaster (plural wharfmasters)

  1. The supervisor in charge of a wharf.
    Synonym: wharfinger
    Coordinate terms: wharfie, dockworker, docker; wharf rat
    Near-synonym: dockmaster

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