FERRYMAN

ferryman

(noun) a man who operates a ferry

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ferryman (plural ferrymen)

A man who operates a ferry.

(Greek mythology, usually preceded by the) Charon.

Source: Wiktionary


Fer"ry*man, n.; pl. Ferrymen (.

Definition: One who maintains or attends a ferry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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