poundage

English

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) a charge based on the weight of something in pounds
  • (countable) a charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling
  • (countable) a weight measured in pounds
  • (countable) a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release
  • (uncountable) the keeping of an animal in a pound

Etymology

Suffix from English pound (pen, animal pound, verb, enclosure, measure of weight).

Origin

English

pound

Gloss

pen, animal pound, verb, enclosure, measure of weight

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