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Bargeman vs Ferryman - What's the difference?

bargeman | ferryman |

As nouns the difference between bargeman and ferryman

is that bargeman is a member of the crew of a barge while ferryman is a man who operates a ferry.

bargeman

English

Noun

(bargemen)
  • A member of the crew of a barge.
  • A barge owner, maintainer, or captain of a barge.
  • (nautical, slang) A nickname for a large white maggot, that frequently infested ship's biscuits; most likely a larva of the cadelle beetle, .

    • References

    * http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bargeman * http://www.history.uk.com/history/joining-nelsons-navy-roy-lesley-adk/

    ferryman

    English

    Noun

    (ferrymen)
  • A man who operates a ferry.
  • (Greek mythology, usually preceded by the) Charon