wharfage
wharf·age
wharfage · wharfages
A dock, quay, or pierA dock, quay, or pier.
/ˈwɔː.fɪd͡ʒ/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A dock, quay, or pier.
(countable, uncountable)Wharfs collectively.
(countable, uncountable)A fee charged for using a wharf.
a fee charged for the use of a wharf or quay
Origin
From Middle English wharfage; equivalent to wharf + -age.From Middle English wharfage; equivalent to wharf + -age.
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Forms
plural: wharfagesSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsDerivedwharfinger
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable