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ferryman.

A man who operates a ferry.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɛɹ.i.mən/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈfeɹ.i.mən/Australia, New-Zealand

  1. A man who operates a ferry.

  2. Charon.

    Greek
Where this word comes from

From ferry + -man.

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