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.
While 'barger' is the most straightforward term for someone who works with barges, it's less commonly used than 'bargeman,' showing how English often prefers compound words with 'man' or 'master' for occupational titles.
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