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Poundage

Poundage meaning

A charge based on the weight of something in pounds. | A charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling. | A weight measured in pounds.

Example sentences (3)

And this year, because of the anticipated record increase in poundage, those extra pounds leave a lot of nuts in stockpiles, awaiting the arrival of huller-sheller trucks — a wait that could present problems.

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.

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