porterage

American  

[pawr-ter-ij, pohr-] / ˈpɔr tər ɪdʒ, ˈpoʊr- /

noun

1. the work of a porter port or carrier.

2. the charge for such work.

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porterage British  

/ ˈpɔːtərɪdʒ /

noun

1. the work of carrying supplies, goods, etc, done by porters

2. the charge made for this

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Etymology

Origin of porterage

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; porter ¹, -age

Example Sentences

Owner of car will oblige by telegraphing acceptance of offer, with name and address, early to-morrow, paying porterage, which will be refunded.—Armathwaite,

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The salvage from the most ardent fires of affection rarely paid the porterage.

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The deep snow, the tremendous ascent, and impossibility of seeing a foothold made this porterage most laborious: but we had all safely stowed in our cave before sundown.

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We may pass the Report of the Commission in so far as it deals with the taxation of the natives, food taxes, porterage taxes and other imposts.

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In addition to the porterage of goods they also undertake the hewing of wood, such as is used for warming purposes in the East.

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