oncost

/ ˈɒnˌkɒst /

noun

1. another word for overhead
2. sometimes plural another word for overheads

Example Sentences

Oncost, on′kost, n. all charges for labour in getting mineral, other than the miners' wages: payment to the collier in addition to the rate per ton.—n.pl.

From Project Gutenberg

Peter Pegg, he was glad to know, had got started on "oncost" work, and Andrew felt he had done right in not allowing Peter to take the collection with him.

From Project Gutenberg