demurrage

English

noun
Definitions
  • (shipping) the detention of a ship or other freight vehicle, during delayed loading or unloading
  • compensation paid for such detention
  • a charge made for exchanging currency for bullion

Etymology

Derived from Old French demorage derived from Latin dēmorārī, demoror (tarry) affix from English demur (delay).

Origin

English

demur

Gloss

delay

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