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ferry-man

ferry-man is the alternative form of ferryman.

Meaning of ferryman

Noun

ferryman (plural ferrymen)

  1. A man who operates a ferry.
  2. (Greek, usually preceded by the) Charon.

Forms of ferry-man

pluralferry-men

Questions about ferry-man

What is ferry-man the alternative form of?
Ferry-man is the alternative form of ferryman.

Words near ferry-man in the dictionary

  1. ferry vans
  2. ferry wagon
  3. ferry wagons
  4. ferry-boat
  5. ferry-boats
  6. ferry-man
  7. ferryable
  8. ferryage
  9. ferryages
  10. ferryboat
  11. ferryboater

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