expressage
[ik-spres-ij]
- the business of transmitting parcels, money, etc., by express.
- the charge for such transmission.
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Origin of expressage
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It is of a solid build, but of a convenient size for expressage to any point.
All about Ferrets and RatsAdolph Isaacsen
A guest was never permitted to pay for anything; expressage, laundry and all incidentals were as free as air.
Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil WarMrs. Eugenia Dunlap Potts
The Department will be able to stand a reasonable expense for cost of nuts, expressage, etc.
Northern Nut Growers Association, Report of the Proceedings at the Third Annual MeetingNorthern Nut Growers Association
The set was offered to the churches for five dollars: the actual cost of reproduction and expressage.
The Americanization of Edward BokEdward William Bok
The cost of expressage is, of course, greater than if we had located near New York City, but grain is cheaper.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor WorkMary Rogers Miller
expressage
- the conveyance of merchandise by express
- the fee charged for such conveyance
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