tentage

American

[ten-tij] / ˈtɛn tɪdʒ /

noun

tents collectively; equipment or supply of tents.

tentage British

/ ˈtɛntɪdʒ /

noun

tents collectively
a supply of tents or tenting equipment

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Etymology

Origin of tentage

First recorded in 1595–1605; tent ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

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Tentage: Two conical wall-tents for enlisted men; one 'A' wall-tent for officer.

From History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago With a Few Unvarnished Truths Concerning that Expedition by Parker, John H. (John Henry)

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