-fənjə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: irregular from wharfage + -er
1. : a person or company operating a marine terminal with facilities for the berthing of ships and the loading, unloading, and storage of goods : the operator or manager of a commercial wharf ; specifically : one in charge of the handling of freight at a wharf who assigns the workers and facilities needed for the loading and unloading, storage, or removal of goods
2. Britain : the representative of a shipowner or charterer who receives goods at a wharf and checks the amount and condition of goods received, loaded, and unloaded