FERRY


Meaning of FERRY in English

■ noun ( plural ferries ) a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially as a regular service.

■ verb ( ferries , ~ing , ferried ) convey by ~ or other transport, especially on short, regular trips.

Derivatives

~man noun ( plural ~men ).

Origin

ME: from ON ferja '~ boat', of Gmc origin and related to fare .

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