Barger

/ˈbɑːrdʒər/ noun

A person who operates, owns, or works on a barge.

From 'barge' (flat-bottomed boat from Greek 'baris') + the agent suffix '-er' (indicating someone who does something). The term emerged naturally as barge transport became established in English-speaking regions.

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