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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wharfinger,) Waveingere, n. [e.m.E. wharfinger (1552-3).] The collector of dues exacted for the use of a wharf. Cf. Quharfa(d)ge n. —1598 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 23b.
To the ofeser for the waueingere of our compeneye for euerelk mane iii s. 4 d.
