berthage

[bur-thij]

noun

Nautical.

1. a place assigned to a vessel for anchoring or tying up.

2. a charge made for the occupancy of such a place.

Word History and Origins

Origin of berthage¹

First recorded in 1880–85; berth + -age

Example Sentences

From the spacious and convenient berthage of the floating light, the exchange to the artificers was, in this respect, much for the better.

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Next came the petty officers’ berthage, of which the same may be said, although, as was to be expected, the space here was rather more restricted, and the fittings somewhat plainer than in those of the other officers.

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Abaft the foremast, and between it and the main hatch, stood a deck-house, the fore part of which constituted the berthage for the steerage passengers, while the after-part consisted of a commodious galley fitted with a large and very complete cooking-range.

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New wharves were at the same time constructed inside the harbour; a new channel for the river was excavated, which further enlarged the floating space and wharf accommodation; wet and dry docks were added; until at length the quay berthage amounted to not less than 6290 feet, or nearly a mile and a quarter in length.

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