1. poundage - Noun
2. poundage - Verb
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 dictionaryCongress 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