bargeman

noun

barge·​man ˈbärj-mən How to pronounce bargeman (audio)
: the master or a deckhand of a barge

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They were brought to shore by bargemen dressed in personal protection equipment and sent straight into isolation. Sasha Chapman, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bargeman was in the 14th century

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“Bargeman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bargeman. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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