Definitions for poundage
ˈpaʊn dɪdʒpoundage

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poundagenoun

   a charge based on weight measured in pounds

2. poundagenoun

   a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals

3. poundagenoun

   weight expressed in pounds

4. impoundment, impounding, internment, poundagenoun

   placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poundagenoun

   a charge based on the weight of something in pounds

2. poundagenoun

   a charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling

3. poundagenoun

   a weight measured in pounds

4. poundagenoun

   a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release

5. poundagenoun

   the keeping of an animal in a pound

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poundagenoun

   Etymology: from pound.

   1. A certain sum deducted from a pound; a sum paid by the trader to the servant that pays the money, or to the person who procures him customers.

   In poundage and drawbacks I lose half my rent. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Payment rated by the weight of the commodity.

   Tonnage and poundage, and other duties upon merchandizes, were collected by order of the board. Edward Hyde.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poundage

   In English law, poundage was an ad valorem (in proportion to value) customs duty imposed on imports and exports at the rate of 1 shilling for every pound (of weight) of goods imported or exported.Poundage was implemented in order to keep a strong naval force that would protect the Kingdom of England. The custom duty would allow the Monarch of the Kingdom to collect money that would then be spent to develop and maintain the naval force that protects the Kingdom.Poundage was closely associated with tonnage, or tunnage, which was a duty on every tun of wine imported.

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1. poundage

   Poundage is a term that generally refers to a charge or levy based on weight, often measured in pounds. It is also used to refer to the weight of something or someone in pounds. In archery, poundage refers to the amount of force needed to draw a bow.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poundagenoun

   a sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for each pound; a commission

2. Poundagenoun

   a subsidy of twelve pence in the pound, formerly granted to the crown on all goods exported or imported, and if by aliens, more

3. Poundagenoun

   the sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly in the United States, at so much of the pound

4. Poundageverb

   to collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage

5. Poundagenoun

   confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public pound

6. Poundagenoun

   a charge paid for the release of impounded cattle

7. Etymology: [See 3d Pound.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poundage

   In English law, poundage was an ad valorem customs duty imposed on imports and exports at the rate of 1 shilling for every pound of goods imported or exported. The levy was introduced in 1347 and continued for many years at the same rate until after the Restoration from when Parliament set the rates according to current needs. Poundage was closely associated with tonnage, or tunnage, which was a duty on every tun of wine imported.

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   • Fee
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How to pronounce poundage?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of poundage in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of poundage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=poundage
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Poundage
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=poundage
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poundage
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poundage
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=poundage