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- [hwawr-fij, wawr-]
- /ˈʰwɔr fɪdʒ, ˈwɔr-/
- /ˈwɔːfɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwawr-fij, wawr-]
- /ˈʰwɔr fɪdʒ, ˈwɔr-/
Definitions of wharfage word
- noun wharfage the use of a wharf: to charge higher rates for wharfage. 1
- noun wharfage storage of goods at a wharf: conditions that make wharfage hazardous. 1
- noun wharfage the charge or payment for the use of a wharf: to pay one's wharfage monthly. 1
- noun wharfage wharves collectively, especially the number of wharves in a particular port. 1
- noun wharfage Accommodations provided at a wharf for the loading, unloading, or storage of goods. 1
- noun wharfage accommodation for ships at wharves 0
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Origin of wharfage
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at wharf, -age
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Parts of speech for Wharfage
noun
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wharfage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
wharfage usage trend in Literature
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noun wharfage
- dockside — land or area adjoining a dock: We were at the dockside to greet them.
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