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wantage

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[won-tij, wawn-] / ˈwɒn tɪdʒ, ˈwɔn- /

noun

  1. something, as an amount that is lacking, desired, or needed.

Etymology

Origin of wantage

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; want + -age

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