ferriage

noun

fer·​ri·​age ˈfer-ē-ij How to pronounce ferriage (audio)
1
: the fare paid for a ferry passage
2
: the act or business of transporting by ferry

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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Cite this Entry

“Ferriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferriage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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