ferryman

Meanings

• A person who operates a ferry.

  - "The ferryman helps passengers board the ferry."
  - "The ferryman sails the ferry across the river."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ferryman
farmer , ranger , manager , arranger

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Ferryman () : A person who operates a ferry.
   

2. Ferryman () : A man who operates a ferry.
   

3. Ferryman (English) : A man who ferries people or goods across a body of water.
   

4. Ferryman (Norse) : A man who operates a ferry or a boat to transport people or goods across a body of water.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ferryman that leads to same result
ferryman , ferrymen

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English færig, from færan, to carry across, from færa, a ferry.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ferryman' comes from the Old English word 'færig', which means 'fit to carry' or 'capable of transporting'.

2. The ferryman is a common figure in literature and art. He is often depicted as a strong, capable man who is dedicated to his work. The ferryman is also a symbol of transportation and connection, as he helps to bring people and places together.

3. The ferryman is an important figure in many cultures and traditions around the world. He is often revered as a god or a demigod, as he is believed to have the power to control the waters and the winds, and to ensure the safe and successful passage of all who travel by water. The ferryman is also often depicted as carrying a lantern or a torch, as he is believed to be the guide and the protector of all who travel by night or in darkness. The ferryman is a figure of great respect and reverence in many cultures and traditions around the world, and he continues to be an important and enduring symbol of transportation, connection, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most challenging and seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

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How to Memorize "ferryman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person rowing a boat with passengers across a river. Imagine the passengers waving goodbye as they reach the other side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ferryman' with the image of a person rowing a boat with passengers across a river. Repeat this association multiple times to reinforce the memory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ferryman, Ferry Across' to help remember the definition of 'ferryman'. Repeat this mnemonic multiple times to reinforce the memory.

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