metage

[ mee-tij ]

noun

1. the official measurement of contents or weight.
2. the charge for such measurement.

metage

/ ˈmiːtɪdʒ /

noun

1. the official measuring of weight or contents
2. a charge for this

Word History and Origins

Origin of metage¹

First recorded in 1520–30; mete ¹ + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of metage¹

C16: from mete ¹

Example Sentences

They have stands free of expense, and pay less for metage and dues than others.

From Project Gutenberg

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