ferry-place

noun

: a place used or usable for a ferry landing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English fery place, from fery ferry + place

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ferry-place was in the 15th century

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“Ferry-place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferry-place. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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