wharfage

[ hwawr-fij, wawr- ]

noun

1. the use of a wharf:

   to charge higher rates for wharfage.

2. storage of goods at a wharf:

   conditions that make wharfage hazardous.

3. the charge or payment for the use of a wharf:

   to pay one's wharfage monthly.

4. wharves collectively, especially the number of wharves in a particular port.

wharfage

/ ˈwɔːfɪdʒ /

noun

1. accommodation for ships at wharves
2. a charge for use of a wharf
3. wharves collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of wharfage¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; wharf, -age

Example Sentences

Six warnings for Shropshire include one at the Wharfage in Ironbridge, where the earlier severe flood warning had applied.

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A severe flood warning, meaning a danger to life, is also in place for the Wharfage in Ironbridge, Shropshire, where levels were below the top of the barriers as the river peaked overnight.

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A severe flood warning is in place at the Wharfage in Ironbridge, meaning there could be a risk to life, and the barriers are expected to be breached.

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Severe warnings have also been issued at the Wharfage in Ironbridge, Shropshire, meaning there could be a risk to life.

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Homes and businesses on the Wharfage in Ironbridge are expected to be flooded, with levels there not expected to peak until Tuesday evening, when the water could to reach up to 7m.

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