Meaning wharfinger
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wharfinger"operator or manager of a wharf," 1550s, from wharfage "provision or accommodation at wharves" (mid-15c.), from wharf + agent noun suffix -er (1) + intrusive -n- as in messenger.
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wharfingerAlso whart inspector, wharf superintendent, dock superintendent. Personnel in charge of receiving and registering goods in a port on behalf of the Carrier. A wharfinger's signature of the shipping note assures the Shipper that it can proceed to draw up Bill of Lading pursuant to the terms of the note.
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wharfingerWharfinger is a person who owns or keeps a wharf for the purpose of receiving and shipping goods. It is an archaic term used to refer to the keeper or owner of a wharf. A wharfinger may receive mercha [..]
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wharfingerOne who owns or manages a wharf.
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wharfingerA person who is in charge of a wharf.
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wharfingerOne who owns or manages a wharf.
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wharfingerThe person in charge of a wharf.
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wharfingerOne who owns or manages a wharf.
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