| 单词 | ferry master |
| 释义 | > as lemmasferry master ferry master n. originally U.S. a person in charge of a ferry; (also) a person who collects the tolls or fares for a ferry service. ΚΠ 1810 Public Laws State N.Y., 33rd Session 38 The ferry masters shall constantly keep in their employ not less than two men to row in every barge. 1886 Central Reporter 3 53/1 His successor in the office of ferrymaster returned to the Company..much more toll-money than Moore did for the corresponding period of the preceding year. 1902 Secret Service 25 Apr. 31/1 The permit for the removal of the ‘corpse’ was given to the ferry master by the inspector. 2010 R. Easton Naked in Eden 323 All the ferry masters who operated the Daintree River Ferry were fascinating characters whom I greatly admired. < as lemmas |
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