Definition of poundage

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Poundage (n.) The sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly in the United States, at so much of the pound..

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Poundrate :: Poundrate (n.) A rate or proportion estimated at a certain amount for each pound; poundage.
Poundage :: Poundage (n.) Confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public pound..
Pinnage :: Pinnage (n.) Poundage of cattle. See Pound.
Impoundage :: Impoundage (n.) The fee or fine for impounding.
Impoundage :: Impoundage (n.) The act of impounding, or the state of being impounded..
Poundage :: Poundage (n.) A sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for each pound; a commission..
Poundage :: Poundage (n.) The sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly in the United States, at so much of the pound..
Poundage :: Poundage (n.) A subsidy of twelve pence in the pound, formerly granted to the crown on all goods exported or imported, and if by aliens, more..
Poundage :: Poundage (v. t.) To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage..
Poundage :: Poundage (n.) A charge paid for the release of impounded cattle.
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