| Wharf (wharf) |
|---|
| n. | (?) |
|---|
| Wharf |
| ; pl.
Wharfs (#) or Wharves (#). [AS.
hwerf, hwearf, a returning, a change, from hweorfan to
turn, turn about, go about; akin to D. werf a wharf, G.
werft, Sw. varf a |
A structure or platform of timber, masonry,
iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river,
canal, or the like, and usually extending from the shore to deep water, so
that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo,
passengers, etc.; a quay; a pier.
The bank of a river, or the
shore of the sea.
|
| Wharf (wharf) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| Wharf |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Wharfed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Wharfing.]
|
To guard or secure by a firm wall of timber or
stone constructed like a wharf] to furnish with a wharf or
wharfs.
To place upon a wharf; to bring to a
wharf.
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 