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poundage (1)

pound·age [ pówndij ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. weight in pounds: the weight of somebody or something expressed in pounds

2. payment per pound of weight: a tax, charge, commission, or other payment for something calculated per pound of weight

3. payment per pound sterling: a tax, charge, commission, or other payment for something calculated per pound sterling

[14th century. <pound2]
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