arrearage

[uh-reer-ij]

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noun

the state or condition of being in arrears.
Often arrearages. arrears; amount or amounts overdue.
Archaic. a thing or part kept in reserve.

Origin of arrearage

1275–1325; Middle English arerage < Old French. See arrear, -age

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Resolved, That the landlord of the Club room whistle for the arrearage of rent.
The History and Records of the Elephant Club
Knight Russ Ockside and Q. K. Philander Doesticks

Word Origin and History for arrearage

n.

"unpaid debt," early 14c., from Old French arierage "detriment, prejudice (in a legal sense)" (Modern French arrérage), from arere "behind;" see arrears.