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wantage

American  
[won-tij, wawn-] / ˈwɒn tɪdʒ, ˈwɔn- /

noun

  1. something, as an amount that is lacking, desired, or needed.

Etymology

Origin of wantage

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; want + -age

Example Sentences

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To make this wantage of freight good, requires nearly two-thirds of a full cargo, or of a full round trip.

From History of Steam on the Erie Canal by Anonymous

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