factorage

[ fak-ter-ij ]

noun

1. the action or business of a factor.
2. the allowance or commission paid to a factor.

factorage

/ ˈfæktərɪdʒ /

noun

1. the commission payable to a factor

Word History and Origins

Origin of factorage¹

First recorded in 1605–15; factor + -age

Example Sentences

The factorage system appears to have been introduced in Virginia around 1625, and was actually a part of the consignment system.

From Project Gutenberg

The Revolution cut the connection between England and the Virginia planters, but the factorage system was not destroyed.

From Project Gutenberg

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