poundage

Speech parts

1. poundage - Noun

2. poundage - Verb

Meaning

A sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for each pound; a commission.

A subsidy of twelve pence in the pound, formerly granted to the crown on all goods exported or imported, and if by aliens, more.

The sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly in the United States, at so much of the pound.

To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage.

Confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public pound.

A charge paid for the release of impounded cattle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

internment impounding impoundment mass commission space pressure cordage capacity content importance net load gravity significance
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Antonyms

guide advantage solution edge benefit assistance
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Hypernyms

charge fee seizure weight

Hyponyms

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Examples

Congress shall also create a tax code weighing more than the combined poundage of the largest member of the House and the largest member of the Senate, plus a standard musk ox. Dave Barry

The hubby was losing double-digit poundage comparable to the Biggest Loser, but I attested it to nerves. Source: Internet

Moreover, the House of Commons limited its authorisation for royal collection of tonnage and poundage (two varieties of customs duties) to a period of one year, although previous sovereigns since Henry VI of England had been granted the right for life. Source: Internet

Rothbard, p 221 In return, they agreed to collect the " poundage ", or wool tax, on his behalf. Source: Internet

When Eric turns out for the high school swimming team, he begins to shed layers of extra poundage. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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