metage

[mee-tij]

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noun

the official measurement of contents or weight.

the charge for such measurement.

Origin of metage

First recorded in 1520–30; mete¹ + -age

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Related Words for metage

weight, density, evaluation, analysis, height, amount, frequency, survey, measure, appraisal, assessment, dimension, size, length, computation, pitch, capacity, area, judgment, altitude

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Historical Examples of metage

They have stands free of expense, and pay less for metage and dues than others.
Picturesque Sketches of London, Past and Present
Thomas Miller

British Dictionary definitions for metage

metage

noun

the official measuring of weight or contents

a charge for this

Word Origin for metage

C16: from mete 1

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