scalage

[ skey-lij ]

noun

1. an assessed percentage deduction, as in weight or price, granted in dealings with goods that are likely to shrink, leak, or otherwise vary in the amount or weight originally stated.
2. the amount of lumber estimated to be contained in a log being scaled. scale. scaled.

scalage

/ ˈskeɪlɪdʒ /

noun

1. a percentage deducted from the price of goods liable to shrink or leak
2. forestry the estimated amount of usable timber in a log

Word History and Origins

Origin of scalage¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; scale ³ + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of scalage¹

C19: from scale ³ + -age