impost
1[ im-pohst ]
/ ˈɪm poʊst /
noun
a tax; tribute; duty.
a customs duty.
Horse Racing. the weight assigned to a horse in a race.
verb (used with object)
to determine customs duties on, according to the kind of imports.
Nearby words
Origin of impost
11560–70; < Medieval Latin impostus a tax, noun use of Latin impostus, variant of impositus imposed; see imposition
Related formsim·post·er, noun
Definition for impost (2 of 2)
impost
2[ im-pohst ]
/ ˈɪm poʊst /
noun Architecture.
the point of springing of an arch; spring.
an architectural feature immediately beneath this point.
Origin of impost
21655–65; < French imposte < Italian imposta < Latin: feminine of impostus (past participle); see impost1
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British Dictionary definitions for impost (1 of 2)
impost
1/ (ˈɪmpəʊst) /
noun
a tax, esp a customs duty
horse racing the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race
verb
(tr) US to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them
Derived Formsimposter, noun
Word Origin for impost
C16: from Medieval Latin impostus tax, from Latin impositus imposed; see impose
British Dictionary definitions for impost (2 of 2)
impost
2/ (ˈɪmpəʊst) /
noun
architect a member at the top of a wall, pier, or column that supports an arch, esp one that has a projecting moulding
Word Origin for impost
C17: from French imposte, from Latin impositus placed upon; see impose
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Word Origin and History for impost
impost
"tax, duty," 1560s, from Middle French impost, from Medieval Latin impostum, from neuter of Latin impostus, contracted from impositus, past participle of imponere (see impostor).
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