Associations to the word «Poundage»

Wiktionary

POUNDAGE, noun. (countable) a charge based on the weight of something in pounds
POUNDAGE, noun. (countable) a charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling
POUNDAGE, noun. (countable) a weight measured in pounds
POUNDAGE, noun. (countable) a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release
POUNDAGE, noun. (uncountable) the keeping of an animal in a pound
POUNDAGE, verb. To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage.

Dictionary definition

POUNDAGE, noun. A charge based on weight measured in pounds.
POUNDAGE, noun. A fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals.
POUNDAGE, noun. Weight expressed in pounds.
POUNDAGE, noun. Placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law.

Wise words

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